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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,680.80, 4,030.20 and 2,324.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,680.80, 4,030.20 and 2,324.40 is: 3,494.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,680.80 : 4,030.20 = 2,324.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,680.80/4,030.20 = 2,324.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,680.80x = 4,030.20 × 2,324.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,680.80x = 9,367,796.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,367,796.88/2,680.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,494.40

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