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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,240.26, 3,091.57 and 1,355.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,240.26, 3,091.57 and 1,355.84 is: 1,871.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,240.26 : 3,091.57 = 1,355.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,240.26/3,091.57 = 1,355.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,240.26x = 3,091.57 × 1,355.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,240.26x = 4,191,667.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,191,667.01/2,240.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,871.06

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