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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,240.23, 3,089.37 and 1,674.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,240.23, 3,089.37 and 1,674.31 is: 2,308.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,240.23 : 3,089.37 = 1,674.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,240.23/3,089.37 = 1,674.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,240.23x = 3,089.37 × 1,674.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,240.23x = 5,172,563.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,172,563.08/2,240.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,308.94

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