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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,340.78, 3,511.17 and 1,608.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,340.78, 3,511.17 and 1,608.14 is: 2,412.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,340.78 : 3,511.17 = 1,608.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,340.78/3,511.17 = 1,608.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,340.78x = 3,511.17 × 1,608.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,340.78x = 5,646,435.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,646,435.37/2,340.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,412.20

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