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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,340.24, 3,227.65 and 1,960.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,340.24, 3,227.65 and 1,960.71 is: 2,704.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,340.24 : 3,227.65 = 1,960.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,340.24/3,227.65 = 1,960.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,340.24x = 3,227.65 × 1,960.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,340.24x = 6,328,468.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,328,468.63/2,340.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,704.19

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