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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,340.26, 3,512.20 and 1,611.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,340.26, 3,512.20 and 1,611.26 is: 2,418.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,340.26 : 3,512.20 = 1,611.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,340.26/3,512.20 = 1,611.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,340.26x = 3,512.20 × 1,611.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,340.26x = 5,659,067.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,659,067.37/2,340.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,418.14

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