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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,543.88, 3,825.06 and 2,340.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,543.88, 3,825.06 and 2,340.87 is: 3,519.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,543.88 : 3,825.06 = 2,340.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,543.88/3,825.06 = 2,340.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,543.88x = 3,825.06 × 2,340.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,543.88x = 8,953,968.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,953,968.20/2,543.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,519.81

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