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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,240, 4,863.78 and 1,508.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,240, 4,863.78 and 1,508.76 is: 2,264.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,240 : 4,863.78 = 1,508.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,240/4,863.78 = 1,508.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,240x = 4,863.78 × 1,508.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,240x = 7,338,276.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,338,276.71/3,240
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,264.90

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