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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,340.96, 3,509.52 and 1,884

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,340.96, 3,509.52 and 1,884 is: 2,824.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,340.96 : 3,509.52 = 1,884 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,340.96/3,509.52 = 1,884/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,340.96x = 3,509.52 × 1,884
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,340.96x = 6,611,935.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,611,935.68/2,340.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,824.45

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