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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,240.25, 3,091.39 and 1,245.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,240.25, 3,091.39 and 1,245.43 is: 1,718.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,240.25 : 3,091.39 = 1,245.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,240.25/3,091.39 = 1,245.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,240.25x = 3,091.39 × 1,245.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,240.25x = 3,850,109.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,850,109.85/2,240.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,718.61

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