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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,240.50, 3,360.37 and 680.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,240.50, 3,360.37 and 680.13 is: 1,020.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,240.50 : 3,360.37 = 680.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,240.50/3,360.37 = 680.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,240.50x = 3,360.37 × 680.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,240.50x = 2,285,471.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,285,471.65/2,240.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.07

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