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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,440.13, 3,366.59 and 1,495.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,440.13, 3,366.59 and 1,495.43 is: 2,063.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,440.13 : 3,366.59 = 1,495.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,440.13/3,366.59 = 1,495.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,440.13x = 3,366.59 × 1,495.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,440.13x = 5,034,486.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,034,486.59/2,440.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,063.21

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