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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,240.40, 3,359.68 and 854.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,240.40, 3,359.68 and 854.24 is: 1,281.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,240.40 : 3,359.68 = 854.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,240.40/3,359.68 = 854.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,240.40x = 3,359.68 × 854.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,240.40x = 2,869,973.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,869,973.04/2,240.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,281.01

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