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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,240.72, 3,361.08 and 680.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,240.72, 3,361.08 and 680.73 is: 1,021.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,240.72 : 3,361.08 = 680.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,240.72/3,361.08 = 680.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,240.72x = 3,361.08 × 680.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,240.72x = 2,287,987.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,287,987.99/2,240.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.10

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