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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,240.27, 3,092.03 and 1,296.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,240.27, 3,092.03 and 1,296.11 is: 1,788.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,240.27 : 3,092.03 = 1,296.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,240.27/3,092.03 = 1,296.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,240.27x = 3,092.03 × 1,296.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,240.27x = 4,007,589.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,007,589.06/2,240.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,788.89

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