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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,240.06, 3,362.04 and 1,620.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,240.06, 3,362.04 and 1,620.81 is: 2,432.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,240.06 : 3,362.04 = 1,620.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,240.06/3,362.04 = 1,620.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,240.06x = 3,362.04 × 1,620.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,240.06x = 5,449,228.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,449,228.05/2,240.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,432.63

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