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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,440.26, 3,367.85 and 2,363.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,440.26, 3,367.85 and 2,363.72 is: 3,262.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,440.26 : 3,367.85 = 2,363.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,440.26/3,367.85 = 2,363.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,440.26x = 3,367.85 × 2,363.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,440.26x = 7,960,625.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,960,625.74/2,440.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,262.20

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