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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,240.47, 3,091.91 and 1,355.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,240.47, 3,091.91 and 1,355.76 is: 1,870.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,240.47 : 3,091.91 = 1,355.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,240.47/3,091.91 = 1,355.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,240.47x = 3,091.91 × 1,355.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,240.47x = 4,191,887.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,191,887.90/2,240.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,870.99

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