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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,440.01, 3,660.38 and 708.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,440.01, 3,660.38 and 708.41 is: 1,062.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,440.01 : 3,660.38 = 708.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,440.01/3,660.38 = 708.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,440.01x = 3,660.38 × 708.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,440.01x = 2,593,046.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,593,046.25/2,440.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.72

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