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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,440.53, 3,367.03 and 1,601.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,440.53, 3,367.03 and 1,601.70 is: 2,209.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,440.53 : 3,367.03 = 1,601.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,440.53/3,367.03 = 1,601.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,440.53x = 3,367.03 × 1,601.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,440.53x = 5,392,971.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,392,971.95/2,440.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,209.75

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