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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,240.63, 3,092.04 and 1,245.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,240.63, 3,092.04 and 1,245.93 is: 1,719.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,240.63 : 3,092.04 = 1,245.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,240.63/3,092.04 = 1,245.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,240.63x = 3,092.04 × 1,245.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,240.63x = 3,852,465.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,852,465.40/2,240.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,719.37

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