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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,240.71, 3,360.62 and 1,303.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,240.71, 3,360.62 and 1,303.09 is: 1,954.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,240.71 : 3,360.62 = 1,303.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,240.71/3,360.62 = 1,303.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,240.71x = 3,360.62 × 1,303.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,240.71x = 4,379,185.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,379,185.17/2,240.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,954.38

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