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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,259.40, 3,388.97 and 1,340.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,259.40, 3,388.97 and 1,340.80 is: 2,011.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,259.40 : 3,388.97 = 1,340.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,259.40/3,388.97 = 1,340.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,259.40x = 3,388.97 × 1,340.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,259.40x = 4,543,930.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,543,930.98/2,259.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,011.12

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