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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,240.48, 3,091.91 and 1,245.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,240.48, 3,091.91 and 1,245.74 is: 1,719.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,240.48 : 3,091.91 = 1,245.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,240.48/3,091.91 = 1,245.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,240.48x = 3,091.91 × 1,245.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,240.48x = 3,851,694.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,851,694.28/2,240.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,719.14

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