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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,420.75, 3,340.64 and 1,316.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,420.75, 3,340.64 and 1,316.75 is: 1,817.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,420.75 : 3,340.64 = 1,316.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,420.75/3,340.64 = 1,316.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,420.75x = 3,340.64 × 1,316.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,420.75x = 4,398,787.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,398,787.72/2,420.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,817.12

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