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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,240.38, 3,366.33 and 1,948.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,240.38, 3,366.33 and 1,948.06 is: 2,927.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,240.38 : 3,366.33 = 1,948.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,240.38/3,366.33 = 1,948.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,240.38x = 3,366.33 × 1,948.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,240.38x = 6,557,812.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,557,812.82/2,240.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,927.10

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