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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,240.00, 3,359.62 and 679.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,240.00, 3,359.62 and 679.63 is: 1,019.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,240.00 : 3,359.62 = 679.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,240.00/3,359.62 = 679.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,240.00x = 3,359.62 × 679.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,240.00x = 2,283,281.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,283,281.44/2,240.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.32

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