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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,240.60, 3,361.44 and 680.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,240.60, 3,361.44 and 680.58 is: 1,021.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,240.60 : 3,361.44 = 680.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,240.60/3,361.44 = 680.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,240.60x = 3,361.44 × 680.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,240.60x = 2,287,728.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,287,728.84/2,240.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.03

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