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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,440.16, 3,660.02 and 685.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,440.16, 3,660.02 and 685.02 is: 1,027.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,440.16 : 3,660.02 = 685.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,440.16/3,660.02 = 685.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,440.16x = 3,660.02 × 685.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,440.16x = 2,507,186.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,507,186.90/2,440.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.47

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