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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,240.55, 3,090.82 and 1,344.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,240.55, 3,090.82 and 1,344.18 is: 1,854.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,240.55 : 3,090.82 = 1,344.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,240.55/3,090.82 = 1,344.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,240.55x = 3,090.82 × 1,344.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,240.55x = 4,154,618.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,154,618.43/2,240.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,854.29

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