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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,240.04, 3,091.08 and 1,245.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,240.04, 3,091.08 and 1,245.36 is: 1,718.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,240.04 : 3,091.08 = 1,245.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,240.04/3,091.08 = 1,245.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,240.04x = 3,091.08 × 1,245.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,240.04x = 3,849,507.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,849,507.39/2,240.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,718.50

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