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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,247.36, 3,094.92 and 2,240.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,247.36, 3,094.92 and 2,240.07 is: 3,084.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,247.36 : 3,094.92 = 2,240.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,247.36/3,094.92 = 2,240.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,247.36x = 3,094.92 × 2,240.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,247.36x = 6,932,837.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,932,837.44/2,247.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,084.88

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