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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,240.87, 3,358.67 and 1,006.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,240.87, 3,358.67 and 1,006.83 is: 1,509.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,240.87 : 3,358.67 = 1,006.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,240.87/3,358.67 = 1,006.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,240.87x = 3,358.67 × 1,006.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,240.87x = 3,381,604.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,381,604.68/2,240.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,509.06

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