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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,240.33, 3,360.71 and 680.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,240.33, 3,360.71 and 680.34 is: 1,020.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,240.33 : 3,360.71 = 680.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,240.33/3,360.71 = 680.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,240.33x = 3,360.71 × 680.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,240.33x = 2,286,422.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,286,422.04/2,240.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.57

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