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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,838.40, 4,237.38 and 2,400.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,838.40, 4,237.38 and 2,400.88 is: 3,584.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,838.40 : 4,237.38 = 2,400.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,838.40/4,237.38 = 2,400.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,838.40x = 4,237.38 × 2,400.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,838.40x = 10,173,440.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,173,440.89/2,838.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,584.22

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