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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,440.01, 3,652.09 and 1,268.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,440.01, 3,652.09 and 1,268.34 is: 1,898.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,440.01 : 3,652.09 = 1,268.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,440.01/3,652.09 = 1,268.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,440.01x = 3,652.09 × 1,268.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,440.01x = 4,632,088.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,632,088.66/2,440.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,898.39

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