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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,440.78, 3,367.83 and 1,446.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,440.78, 3,367.83 and 1,446.10 is: 1,995.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,440.78 : 3,367.83 = 1,446.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,440.78/3,367.83 = 1,446.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,440.78x = 3,367.83 × 1,446.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,440.78x = 4,870,218.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,870,218.96/2,440.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,995.35

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