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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,240.03, 3,358.56 and 1,069.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,240.03, 3,358.56 and 1,069.31 is: 1,603.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,240.03 : 3,358.56 = 1,069.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,240.03/3,358.56 = 1,069.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,240.03x = 3,358.56 × 1,069.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,240.03x = 3,591,341.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,591,341.79/2,240.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,603.26

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