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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,640.42, 3,962.07 and 2,234.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,640.42, 3,962.07 and 2,234.34 is: 3,352.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,640.42 : 3,962.07 = 2,234.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,640.42/3,962.07 = 2,234.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,640.42x = 3,962.07 × 2,234.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,640.42x = 8,852,611.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,852,611.48/2,640.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,352.73

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