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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,240.55, 3,089.88 and 1,400.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,240.55, 3,089.88 and 1,400.98 is: 1,932.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,240.55 : 3,089.88 = 1,400.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,240.55/3,089.88 = 1,400.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,240.55x = 3,089.88 × 1,400.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,240.55x = 4,328,860.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,328,860.08/2,240.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,932.05

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