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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,440.12, 3,660.66 and 901.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,440.12, 3,660.66 and 901.24 is: 1,352.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,440.12 : 3,660.66 = 901.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,440.12/3,660.66 = 901.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,440.12x = 3,660.66 × 901.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,440.12x = 3,299,133.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,299,133.22/2,440.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,352.04

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