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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,440.44, 3,368.40 and 1,446.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,440.44, 3,368.40 and 1,446.12 is: 1,996.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,440.44 : 3,368.40 = 1,446.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,440.44/3,368.40 = 1,446.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,440.44x = 3,368.40 × 1,446.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,440.44x = 4,871,110.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,871,110.61/2,440.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,996.00

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