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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,009.40, 4,514.10 and 2,280.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,009.40, 4,514.10 and 2,280.40 is: 3,420.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,009.40 : 4,514.10 = 2,280.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,009.40/4,514.10 = 2,280.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,009.40x = 4,514.10 × 2,280.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,009.40x = 10,293,953.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,293,953.64/3,009.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,420.60

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