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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,240.98, 3,361.59 and 681.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,240.98, 3,361.59 and 681.03 is: 1,021.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,240.98 : 3,361.59 = 681.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,240.98/3,361.59 = 681.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,240.98x = 3,361.59 × 681.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,240.98x = 2,289,352.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,289,352.13/2,240.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.59

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