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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,440.22, 3,366.40 and 1,695.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,440.22, 3,366.40 and 1,695.96 is: 2,339.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,440.22 : 3,366.40 = 1,695.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,440.22/3,366.40 = 1,695.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,440.22x = 3,366.40 × 1,695.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,440.22x = 5,709,279.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,709,279.74/2,440.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,339.66

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