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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,440.01, 3,657.38 and 1,204.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,440.01, 3,657.38 and 1,204.76 is: 1,805.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,440.01 : 3,657.38 = 1,204.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,440.01/3,657.38 = 1,204.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,440.01x = 3,657.38 × 1,204.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,440.01x = 4,406,240.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,406,240.82/2,440.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,805.83

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