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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,240.40, 3,368.70 and 2,191.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,240.40, 3,368.70 and 2,191.80 is: 3,295.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,240.40 : 3,368.70 = 2,191.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,240.40/3,368.70 = 2,191.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,240.40x = 3,368.70 × 2,191.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,240.40x = 7,383,516.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,383,516.66/2,240.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,295.62

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