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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,506.68, 3,460.52 and 2,341.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,506.68, 3,460.52 and 2,341.04 is: 3,231.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,506.68 : 3,460.52 = 2,341.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,506.68/3,460.52 = 2,341.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,506.68x = 3,460.52 × 2,341.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,506.68x = 8,101,204.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,101,204.29/2,506.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,231.85

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