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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,240.21, 3,090.20 and 1,821.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,240.21, 3,090.20 and 1,821.03 is: 2,511.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,240.21 : 3,090.20 = 1,821.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,240.21/3,090.20 = 1,821.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,240.21x = 3,090.20 × 1,821.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,240.21x = 5,627,337.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,627,337.80/2,240.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,511.97

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