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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,240.84, 3,092.40 and 1,232.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,240.84, 3,092.40 and 1,232.54 is: 1,700.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,240.84 : 3,092.40 = 1,232.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,240.84/3,092.40 = 1,232.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,240.84x = 3,092.40 × 1,232.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,240.84x = 3,811,506.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,811,506.70/2,240.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,700.93

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