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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,224.48, 3,332.40 and 2,040.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,224.48, 3,332.40 and 2,040.88 is: 3,057.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,224.48 : 3,332.40 = 2,040.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,224.48/3,332.40 = 2,040.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,224.48x = 3,332.40 × 2,040.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,224.48x = 6,801,028.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,801,028.51/2,224.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,057.36

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