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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,240.59, 3,092.31 and 1,356.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,240.59, 3,092.31 and 1,356.41 is: 1,872.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,240.59 : 3,092.31 = 1,356.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,240.59/3,092.31 = 1,356.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,240.59x = 3,092.31 × 1,356.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,240.59x = 4,194,421.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,194,421.35/2,240.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,872.02

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