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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,440.06, 3,651.99 and 1,950.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,440.06, 3,651.99 and 1,950.82 is: 2,919.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,440.06 : 3,651.99 = 1,950.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,440.06/3,651.99 = 1,950.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,440.06x = 3,651.99 × 1,950.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,440.06x = 7,124,375.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,124,375.13/2,440.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,919.75

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