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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,440.62, 3,367.15 and 1,602.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,440.62, 3,367.15 and 1,602.46 is: 2,210.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,440.62 : 3,367.15 = 1,602.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,440.62/3,367.15 = 1,602.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,440.62x = 3,367.15 × 1,602.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,440.62x = 5,395,723.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,395,723.19/2,440.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,210.80

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