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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,240.56, 3,092.03 and 1,245.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,240.56, 3,092.03 and 1,245.93 is: 1,719.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,240.56 : 3,092.03 = 1,245.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,240.56/3,092.03 = 1,245.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,240.56x = 3,092.03 × 1,245.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,240.56x = 3,852,452.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,852,452.94/2,240.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,719.42

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