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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,440.79, 3,661.19 and 1,143.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,440.79, 3,661.19 and 1,143.17 is: 1,714.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,440.79 : 3,661.19 = 1,143.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,440.79/3,661.19 = 1,143.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,440.79x = 3,661.19 × 1,143.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,440.79x = 4,185,362.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,185,362.57/2,440.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,714.76

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