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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,240.56, 3,359.44 and 1,070.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,240.56, 3,359.44 and 1,070.52 is: 1,605.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,240.56 : 3,359.44 = 1,070.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,240.56/3,359.44 = 1,070.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,240.56x = 3,359.44 × 1,070.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,240.56x = 3,596,347.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,596,347.71/2,240.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,605.11

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