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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,540.94, 3,810.18 and 1,370.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,540.94, 3,810.18 and 1,370.70 is: 2,055.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,540.94 : 3,810.18 = 1,370.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,540.94/3,810.18 = 1,370.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,540.94x = 3,810.18 × 1,370.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,540.94x = 5,222,613.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,222,613.73/2,540.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,055.39

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