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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,240.28, 3,358.26 and 1,416

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,240.28, 3,358.26 and 1,416 is: 2,122.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,240.28 : 3,358.26 = 1,416 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,240.28/3,358.26 = 1,416/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,240.28x = 3,358.26 × 1,416
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,240.28x = 4,755,296.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,755,296.16/2,240.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,122.63

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