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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,240.99, 3,347.15 and 2,029.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,240.99, 3,347.15 and 2,029.60 is: 3,031.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,240.99 : 3,347.15 = 2,029.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,240.99/3,347.15 = 2,029.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,240.99x = 3,347.15 × 2,029.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,240.99x = 6,793,388.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,793,388.65/2,240.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,031.42

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