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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,240.06, 3,091.03 and 1,295.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,240.06, 3,091.03 and 1,295.70 is: 1,787.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,240.06 : 3,091.03 = 1,295.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,240.06/3,091.03 = 1,295.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,240.06x = 3,091.03 × 1,295.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,240.06x = 4,005,047.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,005,047.57/2,240.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,787.92

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