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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,340.58, 3,503.63 and 1,752.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,340.58, 3,503.63 and 1,752.12 is: 2,622.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,340.58 : 3,503.63 = 1,752.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,340.58/3,503.63 = 1,752.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,340.58x = 3,503.63 × 1,752.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,340.58x = 6,138,780.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,138,780.20/2,340.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,622.76

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