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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,340.56, 3,511.04 and 609.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,340.56, 3,511.04 and 609.20 is: 913.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,340.56 : 3,511.04 = 609.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,340.56/3,511.04 = 609.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,340.56x = 3,511.04 × 609.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,340.56x = 2,138,909.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,138,909.54/2,340.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.85

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