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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,240.98, 3,361.46 and 1,419.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,240.98, 3,361.46 and 1,419.48 is: 2,129.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,240.98 : 3,361.46 = 1,419.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,240.98/3,361.46 = 1,419.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,240.98x = 3,361.46 × 1,419.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,240.98x = 4,771,528.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,771,528.79/2,240.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,129.22

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