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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,440.24, 3,368.04 and 2,243.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,440.24, 3,368.04 and 2,243.44 is: 3,096.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,440.24 : 3,368.04 = 2,243.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,440.24/3,368.04 = 2,243.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,440.24x = 3,368.04 × 2,243.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,440.24x = 7,555,995.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,555,995.66/2,440.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,096.41

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