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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,240.21, 3,091.46 and 1,245.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,240.21, 3,091.46 and 1,245.46 is: 1,718.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,240.21 : 3,091.46 = 1,245.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,240.21/3,091.46 = 1,245.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,240.21x = 3,091.46 × 1,245.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,240.21x = 3,850,289.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,850,289.77/2,240.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,718.72

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