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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,240.25, 3,091.56 and 1,356.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,240.25, 3,091.56 and 1,356.06 is: 1,871.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,240.25 : 3,091.56 = 1,356.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,240.25/3,091.56 = 1,356.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,240.25x = 3,091.56 × 1,356.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,240.25x = 4,192,340.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,192,340.85/2,240.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,871.37

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