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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,620.35, 3,618.27 and 2,340.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,620.35, 3,618.27 and 2,340.09 is: 3,231.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,620.35 : 3,618.27 = 2,340.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,620.35/3,618.27 = 2,340.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,620.35x = 3,618.27 × 2,340.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,620.35x = 8,467,077.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,467,077.44/2,620.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,231.28

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