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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,340.16, 3,504.17 and 1,297.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,340.16, 3,504.17 and 1,297.99 is: 1,943.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,340.16 : 3,504.17 = 1,297.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,340.16/3,504.17 = 1,297.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,340.16x = 3,504.17 × 1,297.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,340.16x = 4,548,372.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,548,372.10/2,340.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,943.62

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