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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,904.72, 4,010 and 2,240.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,904.72, 4,010 and 2,240.08 is: 3,092.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,904.72 : 4,010 = 2,240.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,904.72/4,010 = 2,240.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,904.72x = 4,010 × 2,240.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,904.72x = 8,982,720.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,982,720.80/2,904.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,092.46

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