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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,369.60, 3,546.72 and 1,340.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,369.60, 3,546.72 and 1,340.48 is: 2,006.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,369.60 : 3,546.72 = 1,340.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,369.60/3,546.72 = 1,340.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,369.60x = 3,546.72 × 1,340.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,369.60x = 4,754,307.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,754,307.23/2,369.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,006.38

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