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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,440.46, 3,650.66 and 2,030.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,440.46, 3,650.66 and 2,030.15 is: 3,036.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,440.46 : 3,650.66 = 2,030.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,440.46/3,650.66 = 2,030.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,440.46x = 3,650.66 × 2,030.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,440.46x = 7,411,377.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,411,377.25/2,440.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,036.88

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