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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,440.33, 3,367.98 and 1,495.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,440.33, 3,367.98 and 1,495.93 is: 2,064.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,440.33 : 3,367.98 = 1,495.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,440.33/3,367.98 = 1,495.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,440.33x = 3,367.98 × 1,495.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,440.33x = 5,038,264.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,038,264.95/2,440.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,064.59

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