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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,340.57, 3,509.45 and 1,170.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,340.57, 3,509.45 and 1,170.90 is: 1,755.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,340.57 : 3,509.45 = 1,170.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,340.57/3,509.45 = 1,170.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,340.57x = 3,509.45 × 1,170.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,340.57x = 4,109,209.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,109,209.15/2,340.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,755.64

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