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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,440.80, 3,367.80 and 1,445.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,440.80, 3,367.80 and 1,445.94 is: 1,995.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,440.80 : 3,367.80 = 1,445.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,440.80/3,367.80 = 1,445.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,440.80x = 3,367.80 × 1,445.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,440.80x = 4,869,636.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,869,636.73/2,440.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,995.10

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