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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,440.79, 3,367.83 and 1,446.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,440.79, 3,367.83 and 1,446.11 is: 1,995.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,440.79 : 3,367.83 = 1,446.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,440.79/3,367.83 = 1,446.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,440.79x = 3,367.83 × 1,446.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,440.79x = 4,870,252.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,870,252.64/2,440.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,995.36

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