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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,340.28, 3,510.42 and 1,607.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,340.28, 3,510.42 and 1,607.64 is: 2,411.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,340.28 : 3,510.42 = 1,607.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,340.28/3,510.42 = 1,607.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,340.28x = 3,510.42 × 1,607.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,340.28x = 5,643,491.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,643,491.61/2,340.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,411.46

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