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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,440.07, 3,660.56 and 1,204.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,440.07, 3,660.56 and 1,204.41 is: 1,806.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,440.07 : 3,660.56 = 1,204.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,440.07/3,660.56 = 1,204.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,440.07x = 3,660.56 × 1,204.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,440.07x = 4,408,815.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,408,815.07/2,440.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,806.84

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