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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,240.10, 3,357.11 and 1,497.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,240.10, 3,357.11 and 1,497.60 is: 2,244.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,240.10 : 3,357.11 = 1,497.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,240.10/3,357.11 = 1,497.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,240.10x = 3,357.11 × 1,497.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,240.10x = 5,027,611.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,027,611.68/2,240.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,244.37

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