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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,548.80, 3,818.24 and 2,273.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,548.80, 3,818.24 and 2,273.60 is: 3,405.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,548.80 : 3,818.24 = 2,273.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,548.80/3,818.24 = 2,273.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,548.80x = 3,818.24 × 2,273.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,548.80x = 8,681,150.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,681,150.46/2,548.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,405.98

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