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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,440.63, 3,368.13 and 1,496.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,440.63, 3,368.13 and 1,496.12 is: 2,064.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,440.63 : 3,368.13 = 1,496.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,440.63/3,368.13 = 1,496.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,440.63x = 3,368.13 × 1,496.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,440.63x = 5,039,131.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,039,131.57/2,440.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,064.68

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