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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,340.24, 3,511.68 and 1,244.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,340.24, 3,511.68 and 1,244.16 is: 1,866.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,340.24 : 3,511.68 = 1,244.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,340.24/3,511.68 = 1,244.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,340.24x = 3,511.68 × 1,244.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,340.24x = 4,369,091.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,369,091.79/2,340.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,866.94

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