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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,240.10, 3,363.03 and 1,754.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,240.10, 3,363.03 and 1,754.82 is: 2,634.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,240.10 : 3,363.03 = 1,754.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,240.10/3,363.03 = 1,754.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,240.10x = 3,363.03 × 1,754.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,240.10x = 5,901,512.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,901,512.30/2,240.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,634.49

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