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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,240.04, 3,359.52 and 1,085.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,240.04, 3,359.52 and 1,085.52 is: 1,628.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,240.04 : 3,359.52 = 1,085.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,240.04/3,359.52 = 1,085.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,240.04x = 3,359.52 × 1,085.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,240.04x = 3,646,826.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,646,826.15/2,240.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,628.02

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