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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,548.20, 3,822.30 and 2,440.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,548.20, 3,822.30 and 2,440.20 is: 3,660.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,548.20 : 3,822.30 = 2,440.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,548.20/3,822.30 = 2,440.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,548.20x = 3,822.30 × 2,440.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,548.20x = 9,327,176.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,327,176.46/2,548.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,660.30

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