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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,340.60, 3,510.90 and 2,081.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,340.60, 3,510.90 and 2,081.40 is: 3,122.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,340.60 : 3,510.90 = 2,081.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,340.60/3,510.90 = 2,081.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,340.60x = 3,510.90 × 2,081.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,340.60x = 7,307,587.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,307,587.26/2,340.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,122.10

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