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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,440.20, 3,661.80 and 979.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,440.20, 3,661.80 and 979.20 is: 1,469.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,440.20 : 3,661.80 = 979.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,440.20/3,661.80 = 979.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,440.20x = 3,661.80 × 979.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,440.20x = 3,585,634.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,585,634.56/2,440.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,469.40

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