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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,240.77, 3,092.58 and 1,356.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,240.77, 3,092.58 and 1,356.70 is: 1,872.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,240.77 : 3,092.58 = 1,356.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,240.77/3,092.58 = 1,356.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,240.77x = 3,092.58 × 1,356.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,240.77x = 4,195,703.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,195,703.29/2,240.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,872.44

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