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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,240.55, 3,355.70 and 2,024.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,240.55, 3,355.70 and 2,024.01 is: 3,031.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,240.55 : 3,355.70 = 2,024.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,240.55/3,355.70 = 2,024.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,240.55x = 3,355.70 × 2,024.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,240.55x = 6,791,960.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,791,960.24/2,240.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,031.38

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