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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,440.36, 3,660.90 and 709.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,440.36, 3,660.90 and 709.12 is: 1,063.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,440.36 : 3,660.90 = 709.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,440.36/3,660.90 = 709.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,440.36x = 3,660.90 × 709.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,440.36x = 2,596,017.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,596,017.41/2,440.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063.78

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