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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,340.38, 3,510.65 and 1,023.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,340.38, 3,510.65 and 1,023.46 is: 1,535.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,340.38 : 3,510.65 = 1,023.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,340.38/3,510.65 = 1,023.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,340.38x = 3,510.65 × 1,023.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,340.38x = 3,593,001.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,593,001.52/2,340.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,535.22

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