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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,340.87, 3,512.34 and 1,109.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,340.87, 3,512.34 and 1,109.16 is: 1,664.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,340.87 : 3,512.34 = 1,109.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,340.87/3,512.34 = 1,109.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,340.87x = 3,512.34 × 1,109.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,340.87x = 3,895,747.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,895,747.03/2,340.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,664.23

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