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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,240.06, 3,358.46 and 1,085

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,240.06, 3,358.46 and 1,085 is: 1,626.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,240.06 : 3,358.46 = 1,085 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,240.06/3,358.46 = 1,085/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,240.06x = 3,358.46 × 1,085
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,240.06x = 3,643,929.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,643,929.10/2,240.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,626.71

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