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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,240.56, 3,091.97 and 1,245.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,240.56, 3,091.97 and 1,245.94 is: 1,719.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,240.56 : 3,091.97 = 1,245.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,240.56/3,091.97 = 1,245.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,240.56x = 3,091.97 × 1,245.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,240.56x = 3,852,409.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,852,409.10/2,240.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,719.40

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