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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,440.14, 3,367.26 and 1,445.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,440.14, 3,367.26 and 1,445.52 is: 1,994.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,440.14 : 3,367.26 = 1,445.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,440.14/3,367.26 = 1,445.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,440.14x = 3,367.26 × 1,445.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,440.14x = 4,867,441.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,867,441.68/2,440.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,994.74

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