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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,240.87, 3,361.23 and 854.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,240.87, 3,361.23 and 854.16 is: 1,281.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,240.87 : 3,361.23 = 854.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,240.87/3,361.23 = 854.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,240.87x = 3,361.23 × 854.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,240.87x = 2,871,011.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,871,011.41/2,240.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,281.20

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