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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,240.65, 3,354.96 and 2,111.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,240.65, 3,354.96 and 2,111.25 is: 3,161.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,240.65 : 3,354.96 = 2,111.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,240.65/3,354.96 = 2,111.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,240.65x = 3,354.96 × 2,111.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,240.65x = 7,083,159.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,083,159.30/2,240.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,161.21

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