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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,440.77, 3,652.63 and 1,996.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,440.77, 3,652.63 and 1,996.89 is: 2,988.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,440.77 : 3,652.63 = 1,996.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,440.77/3,652.63 = 1,996.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,440.77x = 3,652.63 × 1,996.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,440.77x = 7,293,900.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,293,900.32/2,440.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,988.36

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