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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,640.79, 3,957.86 and 2,310.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,640.79, 3,957.86 and 2,310.94 is: 3,463.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,640.79 : 3,957.86 = 2,310.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,640.79/3,957.86 = 2,310.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,640.79x = 3,957.86 × 2,310.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,640.79x = 9,146,376.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,146,376.58/2,640.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,463.51

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