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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,240.70, 3,091.84 and 1,245.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,240.70, 3,091.84 and 1,245.79 is: 1,719.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,240.70 : 3,091.84 = 1,245.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,240.70/3,091.84 = 1,245.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,240.70x = 3,091.84 × 1,245.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,240.70x = 3,851,783.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,851,783.35/2,240.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,719.01

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