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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,240.64, 3,360.96 and 702.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,240.64, 3,360.96 and 702.72 is: 1,054.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,240.64 : 3,360.96 = 702.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,240.64/3,360.96 = 702.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,240.64x = 3,360.96 × 702.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,240.64x = 2,361,813.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,361,813.81/2,240.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,054.08

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