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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,240.08, 3,354.70 and 1,312.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,240.08, 3,354.70 and 1,312.89 is: 1,966.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,240.08 : 3,354.70 = 1,312.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,240.08/3,354.70 = 1,312.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,240.08x = 3,354.70 × 1,312.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,240.08x = 4,404,352.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,404,352.08/2,240.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,966.16

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