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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,366.87, 3,547.61 and 1,440.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,366.87, 3,547.61 and 1,440.39 is: 2,158.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,366.87 : 3,547.61 = 1,440.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,366.87/3,547.61 = 1,440.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,366.87x = 3,547.61 × 1,440.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,366.87x = 5,109,920.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,109,920.63/2,366.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,158.94

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