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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,540.76, 3,804.92 and 2,294.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,540.76, 3,804.92 and 2,294.52 is: 3,436.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,540.76 : 3,804.92 = 2,294.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,540.76/3,804.92 = 2,294.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,540.76x = 3,804.92 × 2,294.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,540.76x = 8,730,465.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,730,465.04/2,540.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,436.16

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