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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,240.82, 3,092.10 and 1,245.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,240.82, 3,092.10 and 1,245.94 is: 1,719.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,240.82 : 3,092.10 = 1,245.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,240.82/3,092.10 = 1,245.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,240.82x = 3,092.10 × 1,245.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,240.82x = 3,852,574.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,852,574.94/2,240.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,719.27

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