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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,451.24, 3,680.96 and 1,340.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,451.24, 3,680.96 and 1,340.02 is: 2,012.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,451.24 : 3,680.96 = 1,340.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,451.24/3,680.96 = 1,340.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,451.24x = 3,680.96 × 1,340.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,451.24x = 4,932,560.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,932,560.02/2,451.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,012.27

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