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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,440.72, 3,367.98 and 1,445.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,440.72, 3,367.98 and 1,445.83 is: 1,995.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,440.72 : 3,367.98 = 1,445.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,440.72/3,367.98 = 1,445.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,440.72x = 3,367.98 × 1,445.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,440.72x = 4,869,526.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,869,526.52/2,440.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,995.12

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