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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,240.02, 3,359.49 and 1,085.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,240.02, 3,359.49 and 1,085.50 is: 1,627.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,240.02 : 3,359.49 = 1,085.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,240.02/3,359.49 = 1,085.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,240.02x = 3,359.49 × 1,085.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,240.02x = 3,646,726.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,646,726.40/2,240.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,627.99

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