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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,240.83, 3,094.71 and 1,403.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,240.83, 3,094.71 and 1,403.49 is: 1,938.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,240.83 : 3,094.71 = 1,403.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,240.83/3,094.71 = 1,403.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,240.83x = 3,094.71 × 1,403.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,240.83x = 4,343,400.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,343,400.88/2,240.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,938.30

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