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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,240.13, 3,360.77 and 1,583.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,240.13, 3,360.77 and 1,583.31 is: 2,375.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,240.13 : 3,360.77 = 1,583.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,240.13/3,360.77 = 1,583.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,240.13x = 3,360.77 × 1,583.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,240.13x = 5,321,140.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,321,140.75/2,240.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,375.37

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