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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,340.18, 3,511.43 and 1,300.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,340.18, 3,511.43 and 1,300.18 is: 1,950.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,340.18 : 3,511.43 = 1,300.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,340.18/3,511.43 = 1,300.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,340.18x = 3,511.43 × 1,300.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,340.18x = 4,565,491.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,565,491.06/2,340.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,950.91

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