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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,548.24, 3,815.88 and 2,334.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,548.24, 3,815.88 and 2,334.40 is: 3,495.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,548.24 : 3,815.88 = 2,334.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,548.24/3,815.88 = 2,334.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,548.24x = 3,815.88 × 2,334.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,548.24x = 8,907,790.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,907,790.27/2,548.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,495.66

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