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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,240.04, 3,082.40 and 2,030.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,240.04, 3,082.40 and 2,030.45 is: 2,793.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,240.04 : 3,082.40 = 2,030.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,240.04/3,082.40 = 2,030.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,240.04x = 3,082.40 × 2,030.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,240.04x = 6,258,656.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,258,656.63/2,240.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,793.99

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