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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,240.88, 3,363.48 and 1,662

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,240.88, 3,363.48 and 1,662 is: 2,494.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,240.88 : 3,363.48 = 1,662 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,240.88/3,363.48 = 1,662/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,240.88x = 3,363.48 × 1,662
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,240.88x = 5,590,103.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,590,103.76/2,240.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,494.60

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