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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,240.55, 3,361.20 and 1,007.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,240.55, 3,361.20 and 1,007.97 is: 1,512.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,240.55 : 3,361.20 = 1,007.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,240.55/3,361.20 = 1,007.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,240.55x = 3,361.20 × 1,007.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,240.55x = 3,387,988.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,387,988.76/2,240.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,512.12

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