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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,240.05, 3,091.27 and 1,245.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,240.05, 3,091.27 and 1,245.30 is: 1,718.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,240.05 : 3,091.27 = 1,245.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,240.05/3,091.27 = 1,245.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,240.05x = 3,091.27 × 1,245.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,240.05x = 3,849,552.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,849,552.30/2,240.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,718.52

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