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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,440.80, 3,367.98 and 1,446.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,440.80, 3,367.98 and 1,446.12 is: 1,995.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,440.80 : 3,367.98 = 1,446.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,440.80/3,367.98 = 1,446.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,440.80x = 3,367.98 × 1,446.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,440.80x = 4,870,503.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,870,503.24/2,440.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,995.45

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