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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,340.20, 2,017.51 and 1,219.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,340.20, 2,017.51 and 1,219.24 is: 1,835.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,340.20 : 2,017.51 = 1,219.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,340.20/2,017.51 = 1,219.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,340.20x = 2,017.51 × 1,219.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,340.20x = 2,459,828.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,459,828.89/1,340.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,835.42

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