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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,440.47, 3,365.99 and 2,104.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,440.47, 3,365.99 and 2,104.96 is: 2,903.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,440.47 : 3,365.99 = 2,104.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,440.47/3,365.99 = 2,104.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,440.47x = 3,365.99 × 2,104.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,440.47x = 7,085,274.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,085,274.31/2,440.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,903.24

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