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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,309.40, 3,451.05 and 1,661.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,309.40, 3,451.05 and 1,661.40 is: 2,482.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,309.40 : 3,451.05 = 1,661.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,309.40/3,451.05 = 1,661.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,309.40x = 3,451.05 × 1,661.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,309.40x = 5,733,574.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,733,574.47/2,309.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,482.71

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