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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,240.24, 3,091.52 and 1,245.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,240.24, 3,091.52 and 1,245.54 is: 1,718.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,240.24 : 3,091.52 = 1,245.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,240.24/3,091.52 = 1,245.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,240.24x = 3,091.52 × 1,245.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,240.24x = 3,850,619.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,850,619.52/2,240.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,718.84

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