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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,440.15, 3,366.59 and 1,377.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,440.15, 3,366.59 and 1,377.77 is: 1,900.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,440.15 : 3,366.59 = 1,377.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,440.15/3,366.59 = 1,377.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,440.15x = 3,366.59 × 1,377.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,440.15x = 4,638,362.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,638,362.98/2,440.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,900.85

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