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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,440.51, 3,679.91 and 2,236.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,440.51, 3,679.91 and 2,236.39 is: 3,372.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,440.51 : 3,679.91 = 2,236.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,440.51/3,679.91 = 2,236.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,440.51x = 3,679.91 × 2,236.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,440.51x = 8,229,713.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,229,713.92/2,440.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,372.13

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