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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,440.78, 3,367.11 and 1,601.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,440.78, 3,367.11 and 1,601.13 is: 2,208.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,440.78 : 3,367.11 = 1,601.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,440.78/3,367.11 = 1,601.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,440.78x = 3,367.11 × 1,601.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,440.78x = 5,391,180.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,391,180.83/2,440.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,208.79

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