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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,240.41, 3,360.16 and 2,129.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,240.41, 3,360.16 and 2,129.27 is: 3,193.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,240.41 : 3,360.16 = 2,129.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,240.41/3,360.16 = 2,129.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,240.41x = 3,360.16 × 2,129.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,240.41x = 7,154,682.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,154,682.41/2,240.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,193.47

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