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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,440.08, 3,653.39 and 1,267.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,440.08, 3,653.39 and 1,267.61 is: 1,897.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,440.08 : 3,653.39 = 1,267.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,440.08/3,653.39 = 1,267.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,440.08x = 3,653.39 × 1,267.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,440.08x = 4,631,049.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,631,049.09/2,440.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,897.91

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