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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,950.78, 4,067.34 and 2,240.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,950.78, 4,067.34 and 2,240.31 is: 3,088.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,950.78 : 4,067.34 = 2,240.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,950.78/4,067.34 = 2,240.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,950.78x = 4,067.34 × 2,240.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,950.78x = 9,112,102.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,112,102.48/2,950.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,088.03

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