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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,651.44, 3,983.58 and 2,340.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,651.44, 3,983.58 and 2,340.40 is: 3,516.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,651.44 : 3,983.58 = 2,340.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,651.44/3,983.58 = 2,340.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,651.44x = 3,983.58 × 2,340.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,651.44x = 9,323,170.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,323,170.63/2,651.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,516.27

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