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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,240.57, 3,361.82 and 854.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,240.57, 3,361.82 and 854.32 is: 1,281.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,240.57 : 3,361.82 = 854.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,240.57/3,361.82 = 854.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,240.57x = 3,361.82 × 854.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,240.57x = 2,872,070.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,872,070.06/2,240.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,281.85

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