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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,440.26, 3,363.93 and 1,915.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,440.26, 3,363.93 and 1,915.38 is: 2,640.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,440.26 : 3,363.93 = 1,915.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,440.26/3,363.93 = 1,915.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,440.26x = 3,363.93 × 1,915.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,440.26x = 6,443,204.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,443,204.24/2,440.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,640.38

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