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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,408.53, 5,114.98 and 2,240.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,408.53, 5,114.98 and 2,240.88 is: 3,362.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,408.53 : 5,114.98 = 2,240.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,408.53/5,114.98 = 2,240.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,408.53x = 5,114.98 × 2,240.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,408.53x = 11,462,068.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,462,068.77/3,408.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,362.76

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