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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,440.67, 3,366.27 and 1,644.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,440.67, 3,366.27 and 1,644.84 is: 2,268.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,440.67 : 3,366.27 = 1,644.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,440.67/3,366.27 = 1,644.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,440.67x = 3,366.27 × 1,644.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,440.67x = 5,536,975.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,536,975.55/2,440.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,268.63

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