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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,440.30, 3,668.55 and 2,083.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,440.30, 3,668.55 and 2,083.90 is: 3,132.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,440.30 : 3,668.55 = 2,083.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,440.30/3,668.55 = 2,083.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,440.30x = 3,668.55 × 2,083.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,440.30x = 7,644,891.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,644,891.35/2,440.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,132.77

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