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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,090.24, 4,264.80 and 1,848

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,090.24, 4,264.80 and 1,848 is: 2,550.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,090.24 : 4,264.80 = 1,848 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,090.24/4,264.80 = 1,848/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,090.24x = 4,264.80 × 1,848
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,090.24x = 7,881,350.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,881,350.40/3,090.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,550.40

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