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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,240.76, 3,362.06 and 1,007.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,240.76, 3,362.06 and 1,007.34 is: 1,511.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,240.76 : 3,362.06 = 1,007.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,240.76/3,362.06 = 1,007.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,240.76x = 3,362.06 × 1,007.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,240.76x = 3,386,737.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,386,737.52/2,240.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,511.42

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