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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,240.22, 3,090.69 and 1,355.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,240.22, 3,090.69 and 1,355.70 is: 1,870.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,240.22 : 3,090.69 = 1,355.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,240.22/3,090.69 = 1,355.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,240.22x = 3,090.69 × 1,355.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,240.22x = 4,190,060.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,190,060.02/2,240.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,870.38

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