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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,288.68, 3,158.35 and 1,240.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,288.68, 3,158.35 and 1,240.74 is: 1,712.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,288.68 : 3,158.35 = 1,240.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,288.68/3,158.35 = 1,240.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,288.68x = 3,158.35 × 1,240.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,288.68x = 3,918,691.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,918,691.18/2,288.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,712.21

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