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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,340.48, 3,511.26 and 1,042.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,340.48, 3,511.26 and 1,042.32 is: 1,563.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,340.48 : 3,511.26 = 1,042.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,340.48/3,511.26 = 1,042.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,340.48x = 3,511.26 × 1,042.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,340.48x = 3,659,856.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,659,856.52/2,340.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,563.72

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