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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,340.62, 5,009.40 and 1,780.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,340.62, 5,009.40 and 1,780.22 is: 2,669.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,340.62 : 5,009.40 = 1,780.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,340.62/5,009.40 = 1,780.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,340.62x = 5,009.40 × 1,780.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,340.62x = 8,917,809.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,917,809.02/3,340.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,669.51

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