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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,801.64, 4,202.46 and 1,340.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,801.64, 4,202.46 and 1,340.46 is: 2,010.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,801.64 : 4,202.46 = 1,340.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,801.64/4,202.46 = 1,340.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,801.64x = 4,202.46 × 1,340.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,801.64x = 5,633,229.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,633,229.53/2,801.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,010.69

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