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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,340.73, 3,495.67 and 2,082.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,340.73, 3,495.67 and 2,082.39 is: 3,109.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,340.73 : 3,495.67 = 2,082.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,340.73/3,495.67 = 2,082.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,340.73x = 3,495.67 × 2,082.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,340.73x = 7,279,343.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,279,343.05/2,340.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,109.86

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