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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,380.86, 3,567.24 and 1,340.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,380.86, 3,567.24 and 1,340.46 is: 2,008.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,380.86 : 3,567.24 = 1,340.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,380.86/3,567.24 = 1,340.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,380.86x = 3,567.24 × 1,340.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,380.86x = 4,781,742.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,781,742.53/2,380.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,008.41

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