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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,240.03, 3,092.20 and 1,355.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,240.03, 3,092.20 and 1,355.51 is: 1,871.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,240.03 : 3,092.20 = 1,355.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,240.03/3,092.20 = 1,355.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,240.03x = 3,092.20 × 1,355.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,240.03x = 4,191,508.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,191,508.02/2,240.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,871.18

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