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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,423.34, 3,344.67 and 1,540.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,423.34, 3,344.67 and 1,540.14 is: 2,125.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,423.34 : 3,344.67 = 1,540.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,423.34/3,344.67 = 1,540.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,423.34x = 3,344.67 × 1,540.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,423.34x = 5,151,260.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,151,260.05/2,423.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,125.69

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