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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,240.64, 3,093.10 and 1,533.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,240.64, 3,093.10 and 1,533.62 is: 2,117.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,240.64 : 3,093.10 = 1,533.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,240.64/3,093.10 = 1,533.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,240.64x = 3,093.10 × 1,533.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,240.64x = 4,743,640.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,743,640.02/2,240.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,117.09

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