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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,240.67, 3,358.17 and 1,267.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,240.67, 3,358.17 and 1,267.32 is: 1,899.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,240.67 : 3,358.17 = 1,267.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,240.67/3,358.17 = 1,267.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,240.67x = 3,358.17 × 1,267.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,240.67x = 4,255,876.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,255,876.00/2,240.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,899.38

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