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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,240.69, 3,091.18 and 1,399.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,240.69, 3,091.18 and 1,399.93 is: 1,931.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,240.69 : 3,091.18 = 1,399.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,240.69/3,091.18 = 1,399.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,240.69x = 3,091.18 × 1,399.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,240.69x = 4,327,435.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,327,435.62/2,240.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,931.30

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