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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,440.42, 3,666.15 and 1,748.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,440.42, 3,666.15 and 1,748.62 is: 2,626.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,440.42 : 3,666.15 = 1,748.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,440.42/3,666.15 = 1,748.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,440.42x = 3,666.15 × 1,748.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,440.42x = 6,410,703.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,410,703.21/2,440.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,626.89

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