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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,240.41, 3,091.95 and 1,245.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,240.41, 3,091.95 and 1,245.88 is: 1,719.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,240.41 : 3,091.95 = 1,245.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,240.41/3,091.95 = 1,245.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,240.41x = 3,091.95 × 1,245.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,240.41x = 3,852,198.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,852,198.67/2,240.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,719.42

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