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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,240.13, 3,091.49 and 1,245.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,240.13, 3,091.49 and 1,245.40 is: 1,718.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,240.13 : 3,091.49 = 1,245.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,240.13/3,091.49 = 1,245.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,240.13x = 3,091.49 × 1,245.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,240.13x = 3,850,132.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,850,132.36/2,240.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,718.71

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