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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,340.54, 3,511.74 and 2,303.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,340.54, 3,511.74 and 2,303.64 is: 3,456.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,340.54 : 3,511.74 = 2,303.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,340.54/3,511.74 = 2,303.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,340.54x = 3,511.74 × 2,303.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,340.54x = 8,089,784.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,089,784.73/2,340.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,456.38

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