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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,340.96, 3,508.98 and 934.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,340.96, 3,508.98 and 934.83 is: 1,401.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,340.96 : 3,508.98 = 934.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,340.96/3,508.98 = 934.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,340.96x = 3,508.98 × 934.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,340.96x = 3,280,299.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,280,299.77/2,340.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,401.26

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