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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,340.80, 3,503.86 and 1,241.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,340.80, 3,503.86 and 1,241.83 is: 1,858.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,340.80 : 3,503.86 = 1,241.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,340.80/3,503.86 = 1,241.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,340.80x = 3,503.86 × 1,241.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,340.80x = 4,351,199.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,351,199.74/2,340.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,858.85

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