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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,240.16, 3,358.80 and 1,069.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,240.16, 3,358.80 and 1,069.53 is: 1,603.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,240.16 : 3,358.80 = 1,069.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,240.16/3,358.80 = 1,069.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,240.16x = 3,358.80 × 1,069.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,240.16x = 3,592,337.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,592,337.36/2,240.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,603.61

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