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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,240.84, 3,360.72 and 1,070.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,240.84, 3,360.72 and 1,070.12 is: 1,604.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,240.84 : 3,360.72 = 1,070.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,240.84/3,360.72 = 1,070.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,240.84x = 3,360.72 × 1,070.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,240.84x = 3,596,373.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,596,373.69/2,240.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,604.92

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