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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,440.17, 3,657.95 and 2,216.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,440.17, 3,657.95 and 2,216.43 is: 3,322.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,440.17 : 3,657.95 = 2,216.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,440.17/3,657.95 = 2,216.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,440.17x = 3,657.95 × 2,216.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,440.17x = 8,107,587.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,107,587.35/2,440.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,322.55

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