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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,244.36, 3,380.64 and 2,040.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,244.36, 3,380.64 and 2,040.24 is: 3,073.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,244.36 : 3,380.64 = 2,040.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,244.36/3,380.64 = 2,040.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,244.36x = 3,380.64 × 2,040.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,244.36x = 6,897,316.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,897,316.95/2,244.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,073.18

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