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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,240.89, 3,090.42 and 1,355.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,240.89, 3,090.42 and 1,355.15 is: 1,868.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,240.89 : 3,090.42 = 1,355.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,240.89/3,090.42 = 1,355.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,240.89x = 3,090.42 × 1,355.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,240.89x = 4,187,990.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,187,990.39/2,240.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,868.90

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