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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,240.33, 3,091.91 and 1,283.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,240.33, 3,091.91 and 1,283.33 is: 1,771.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,240.33 : 3,091.91 = 1,283.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,240.33/3,091.91 = 1,283.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,240.33x = 3,091.91 × 1,283.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,240.33x = 3,967,942.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,967,942.17/2,240.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,771.14

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