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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,240.78, 3,092.60 and 1,613.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,240.78, 3,092.60 and 1,613.37 is: 2,226.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,240.78 : 3,092.60 = 1,613.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,240.78/3,092.60 = 1,613.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,240.78x = 3,092.60 × 1,613.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,240.78x = 4,989,500.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,989,500.00/2,240.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,226.68

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