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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,340.80, 3,510.98 and 609.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,340.80, 3,510.98 and 609.43 is: 914.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,340.80 : 3,510.98 = 609.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,340.80/3,510.98 = 609.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,340.80x = 3,510.98 × 609.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,340.80x = 2,139,696.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,139,696.54/2,340.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.09

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