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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,440.14, 3,365.19 and 2,180.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,440.14, 3,365.19 and 2,180.94 is: 3,007.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,440.14 : 3,365.19 = 2,180.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,440.14/3,365.19 = 2,180.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,440.14x = 3,365.19 × 2,180.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,440.14x = 7,339,277.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,339,277.48/2,440.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,007.73

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