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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,240.93, 3,361.52 and 680.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,240.93, 3,361.52 and 680.99 is: 1,021.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,240.93 : 3,361.52 = 680.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,240.93/3,361.52 = 680.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,240.93x = 3,361.52 × 680.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,240.93x = 2,289,146.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,289,146.40/2,240.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.52

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