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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,240.01, 3,091.46 and 1,355.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,240.01, 3,091.46 and 1,355.79 is: 1,871.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,240.01 : 3,091.46 = 1,355.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,240.01/3,091.46 = 1,355.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,240.01x = 3,091.46 × 1,355.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,240.01x = 4,191,370.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,191,370.55/2,240.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,871.14

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