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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,240.94, 3,358.14 and 1,262.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,240.94, 3,358.14 and 1,262.04 is: 1,891.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,240.94 : 3,358.14 = 1,262.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,240.94/3,358.14 = 1,262.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,240.94x = 3,358.14 × 1,262.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,240.94x = 4,238,107.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,238,107.01/2,240.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,891.22

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