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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,240.97, 3,361.64 and 681.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,240.97, 3,361.64 and 681.11 is: 1,021.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,240.97 : 3,361.64 = 681.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,240.97/3,361.64 = 681.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,240.97x = 3,361.64 × 681.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,240.97x = 2,289,643.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,289,643.21/2,240.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.72

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