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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,275.40, 3,140.34 and 1,687.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,275.40, 3,140.34 and 1,687.60 is: 2,329.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,275.40 : 3,140.34 = 1,687.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,275.40/3,140.34 = 1,687.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,275.40x = 3,140.34 × 1,687.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,275.40x = 5,299,637.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,299,637.78/2,275.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,329.10

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