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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,832.80, 4,245.05 and 2,540.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,832.80, 4,245.05 and 2,540.30 is: 3,806.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,832.80 : 4,245.05 = 2,540.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,832.80/4,245.05 = 2,540.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,832.80x = 4,245.05 × 2,540.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,832.80x = 10,783,700.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,783,700.52/2,832.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,806.73

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