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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,240.64, 3,359.07 and 1,752.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,240.64, 3,359.07 and 1,752.21 is: 2,626.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,240.64 : 3,359.07 = 1,752.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,240.64/3,359.07 = 1,752.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,240.64x = 3,359.07 × 1,752.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,240.64x = 5,885,796.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,885,796.04/2,240.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,626.84

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