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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,340.42, 3,511.16 and 1,244.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,340.42, 3,511.16 and 1,244.53 is: 1,867.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,340.42 : 3,511.16 = 1,244.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,340.42/3,511.16 = 1,244.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,340.42x = 3,511.16 × 1,244.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,340.42x = 4,369,743.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,369,743.95/2,340.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,867.08

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