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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,440.32, 3,660.72 and 1,053.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,440.32, 3,660.72 and 1,053.44 is: 1,580.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,440.32 : 3,660.72 = 1,053.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,440.32/3,660.72 = 1,053.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,440.32x = 3,660.72 × 1,053.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,440.32x = 3,856,348.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,856,348.88/2,440.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,580.26

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