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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,240.61, 3,092.08 and 1,232.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,240.61, 3,092.08 and 1,232.36 is: 1,700.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,240.61 : 3,092.08 = 1,232.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,240.61/3,092.08 = 1,232.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,240.61x = 3,092.08 × 1,232.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,240.61x = 3,810,555.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,810,555.71/2,240.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,700.68

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