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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,800.31, 4,194.08 and 1,340.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,800.31, 4,194.08 and 1,340.49 is: 2,007.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,800.31 : 4,194.08 = 1,340.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,800.31/4,194.08 = 1,340.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,800.31x = 4,194.08 × 1,340.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,800.31x = 5,622,115.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,622,115.60/2,800.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,007.68

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