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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,240.54, 3,359.65 and 1,006.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,240.54, 3,359.65 and 1,006.89 is: 1,509.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,240.54 : 3,359.65 = 1,006.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,240.54/3,359.65 = 1,006.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,240.54x = 3,359.65 × 1,006.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,240.54x = 3,382,803.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,382,803.87/2,240.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,509.82

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