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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,224.24, 3,069.58 and 1,340.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,224.24, 3,069.58 and 1,340.18 is: 1,849.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,224.24 : 3,069.58 = 1,340.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,224.24/3,069.58 = 1,340.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,224.24x = 3,069.58 × 1,340.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,224.24x = 4,113,789.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,113,789.72/2,224.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,849.53

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