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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,341.84, 3,509.52 and 2,140.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,341.84, 3,509.52 and 2,140.96 is: 3,208.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,341.84 : 3,509.52 = 2,140.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,341.84/3,509.52 = 2,140.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,341.84x = 3,509.52 × 2,140.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,341.84x = 7,513,741.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,513,741.94/2,341.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,208.48

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