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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,240.34, 3,091.76 and 1,245.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,240.34, 3,091.76 and 1,245.74 is: 1,719.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,240.34 : 3,091.76 = 1,245.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,240.34/3,091.76 = 1,245.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,240.34x = 3,091.76 × 1,245.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,240.34x = 3,851,507.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,851,507.41/2,240.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,719.16

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