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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,240.39, 3,360.78 and 1,145.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,240.39, 3,360.78 and 1,145.67 is: 1,718.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,240.39 : 3,360.78 = 1,145.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,240.39/3,360.78 = 1,145.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,240.39x = 3,360.78 × 1,145.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,240.39x = 3,850,344.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,850,344.82/2,240.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,718.61

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