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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,614.93, 3,903.58 and 2,240.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,614.93, 3,903.58 and 2,240.70 is: 3,344.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,614.93 : 3,903.58 = 2,240.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,614.93/3,903.58 = 2,240.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,614.93x = 3,903.58 × 2,240.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,614.93x = 8,746,755.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,746,755.86/2,614.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,344.93

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