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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,240.54, 3,083.09 and 2,030.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,240.54, 3,083.09 and 2,030.96 is: 2,794.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,240.54 : 3,083.09 = 2,030.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,240.54/3,083.09 = 2,030.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,240.54x = 3,083.09 × 2,030.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,240.54x = 6,261,606.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,261,606.90/2,240.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,794.69

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