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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,440.08, 3,367.58 and 1,777.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,440.08, 3,367.58 and 1,777.57 is: 2,453.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,440.08 : 3,367.58 = 1,777.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,440.08/3,367.58 = 1,777.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,440.08x = 3,367.58 × 1,777.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,440.08x = 5,986,091.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,986,091.87/2,440.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,453.24

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