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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,040.08, 4,190.52 and 2,375.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,040.08, 4,190.52 and 2,375.88 is: 3,274.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,040.08 : 4,190.52 = 2,375.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,040.08/4,190.52 = 2,375.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,040.08x = 4,190.52 × 2,375.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,040.08x = 9,956,172.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,956,172.66/3,040.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,274.97

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