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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,440.09, 3,367.44 and 1,378.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,440.09, 3,367.44 and 1,378.28 is: 1,902.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,440.09 : 3,367.44 = 1,378.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,440.09/3,367.44 = 1,378.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,440.09x = 3,367.44 × 1,378.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,440.09x = 4,641,283.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,641,283.62/2,440.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,902.09

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