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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,440.15, 3,366.52 and 2,204.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,440.15, 3,366.52 and 2,204.44 is: 3,041.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,440.15 : 3,366.52 = 2,204.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,440.15/3,366.52 = 2,204.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,440.15x = 3,366.52 × 2,204.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,440.15x = 7,421,277.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,421,277.42/2,440.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,041.32

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