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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,756.40, 4,140.36 and 2,324.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,756.40, 4,140.36 and 2,324.40 is: 3,491.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,756.40 : 4,140.36 = 2,324.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,756.40/4,140.36 = 2,324.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,756.40x = 4,140.36 × 2,324.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,756.40x = 9,623,852.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,623,852.78/2,756.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,491.46

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