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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,240.53, 3,355.31 and 1,934.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,240.53, 3,355.31 and 1,934.35 is: 2,896.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,240.53 : 3,355.31 = 1,934.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,240.53/3,355.31 = 1,934.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,240.53x = 3,355.31 × 1,934.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,240.53x = 6,490,340.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,490,340.35/2,240.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,896.79

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