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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,240.04, 3,362.40 and 1,008.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,240.04, 3,362.40 and 1,008.30 is: 1,513.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,240.04 : 3,362.40 = 1,008.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,240.04/3,362.40 = 1,008.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,240.04x = 3,362.40 × 1,008.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,240.04x = 3,390,307.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,390,307.92/2,240.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,513.50

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