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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,240.58, 3,091.97 and 1,245.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,240.58, 3,091.97 and 1,245.83 is: 1,719.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,240.58 : 3,091.97 = 1,245.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,240.58/3,091.97 = 1,245.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,240.58x = 3,091.97 × 1,245.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,240.58x = 3,852,079.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,852,079.83/2,240.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,719.23

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