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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,440.10, 3,660.15 and 2,029.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,440.10, 3,660.15 and 2,029.70 is: 3,044.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,440.10 : 3,660.15 = 2,029.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,440.10/3,660.15 = 2,029.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,440.10x = 3,660.15 × 2,029.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,440.10x = 7,429,006.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,429,006.46/2,440.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,044.55

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