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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,240.69, 3,358.55 and 1,627.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,240.69, 3,358.55 and 1,627.07 is: 2,438.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,240.69 : 3,358.55 = 1,627.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,240.69/3,358.55 = 1,627.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,240.69x = 3,358.55 × 1,627.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,240.69x = 5,464,583.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,464,583.22/2,240.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,438.80

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