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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,087.69, 4,261.61 and 2,340.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,087.69, 4,261.61 and 2,340.34 is: 3,230.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,087.69 : 4,261.61 = 2,340.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,087.69/4,261.61 = 2,340.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,087.69x = 4,261.61 × 2,340.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,087.69x = 9,973,604.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,973,604.65/3,087.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,230.12

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