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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,240.33, 3,091.57 and 1,355.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,240.33, 3,091.57 and 1,355.94 is: 1,871.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,240.33 : 3,091.57 = 1,355.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,240.33/3,091.57 = 1,355.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,240.33x = 3,091.57 × 1,355.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,240.33x = 4,191,980.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,191,980.04/2,240.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,871.15

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