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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,240.08, 3,362.54 and 1,895.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,240.08, 3,362.54 and 1,895.02 is: 2,844.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,240.08 : 3,362.54 = 1,895.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,240.08/3,362.54 = 1,895.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,240.08x = 3,362.54 × 1,895.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,240.08x = 6,372,080.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,372,080.55/2,240.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,844.58

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