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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,240.09, 3,350.30 and 1,995.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,240.09, 3,350.30 and 1,995.02 is: 2,983.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,240.09 : 3,350.30 = 1,995.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,240.09/3,350.30 = 1,995.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,240.09x = 3,350.30 × 1,995.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,240.09x = 6,683,901.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,683,901.34/2,240.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,983.77

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