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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,340.68, 3,509.16 and 1,301.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,340.68, 3,509.16 and 1,301.04 is: 1,950.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,340.68 : 3,509.16 = 1,301.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,340.68/3,509.16 = 1,301.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,340.68x = 3,509.16 × 1,301.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,340.68x = 4,565,557.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,565,557.53/2,340.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,950.53

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