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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,440.00, 3,367.46 and 1,601.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,440.00, 3,367.46 and 1,601.38 is: 2,210.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,440.00 : 3,367.46 = 1,601.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,440.00/3,367.46 = 1,601.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,440.00x = 3,367.46 × 1,601.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,440.00x = 5,392,578.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,392,578.68/2,440.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,210.08

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