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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,340.68, 3,504.90 and 1,974.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,340.68, 3,504.90 and 1,974.56 is: 2,956.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,340.68 : 3,504.90 = 1,974.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,340.68/3,504.90 = 1,974.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,340.68x = 3,504.90 × 1,974.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,340.68x = 6,920,635.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,920,635.34/2,340.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,956.68

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