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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,904.24, 4,005.16 and 2,240.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,904.24, 4,005.16 and 2,240.04 is: 3,089.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,904.24 : 4,005.16 = 2,240.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,904.24/4,005.16 = 2,240.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,904.24x = 4,005.16 × 2,240.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,904.24x = 8,971,718.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,971,718.61/2,904.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,089.18

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