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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,240.09, 3,359.36 and 1,129.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,240.09, 3,359.36 and 1,129.08 is: 1,693.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,240.09 : 3,359.36 = 1,129.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,240.09/3,359.36 = 1,129.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,240.09x = 3,359.36 × 1,129.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,240.09x = 3,792,976.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,792,976.36/2,240.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,693.23

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