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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,340.16, 3,225.96 and 1,964.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,340.16, 3,225.96 and 1,964.32 is: 2,707.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,340.16 : 3,225.96 = 1,964.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,340.16/3,225.96 = 1,964.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,340.16x = 3,225.96 × 1,964.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,340.16x = 6,336,817.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,336,817.75/2,340.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,707.86

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