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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,240.63, 3,338.42 and 2,114.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,240.63, 3,338.42 and 2,114.88 is: 3,151.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,240.63 : 3,338.42 = 2,114.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,240.63/3,338.42 = 2,114.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,240.63x = 3,338.42 × 2,114.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,240.63x = 7,060,357.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,060,357.69/2,240.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,151.06

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