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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,239.66, 3,360.52 and 1,006.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,239.66, 3,360.52 and 1,006.40 is: 1,510.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,239.66 : 3,360.52 = 1,006.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,239.66/3,360.52 = 1,006.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,239.66x = 3,360.52 × 1,006.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,239.66x = 3,382,025.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,382,025.41/2,239.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,510.06

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