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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,340.94, 3,230.54 and 1,278.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,340.94, 3,230.54 and 1,278.76 is: 1,764.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,340.94 : 3,230.54 = 1,278.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,340.94/3,230.54 = 1,278.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,340.94x = 3,230.54 × 1,278.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,340.94x = 4,131,085.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,131,085.33/2,340.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,764.71

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