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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,341.60, 3,239.60 and 2,290.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,341.60, 3,239.60 and 2,290.40 is: 3,168.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,341.60 : 3,239.60 = 2,290.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,341.60/3,239.60 = 2,290.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,341.60x = 3,239.60 × 2,290.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,341.60x = 7,419,979.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,419,979.84/2,341.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,168.76

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