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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,440.80, 3,371.40 and 2,049.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,440.80, 3,371.40 and 2,049.84 is: 2,831.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,440.80 : 3,371.40 = 2,049.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,440.80/3,371.40 = 2,049.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,440.80x = 3,371.40 × 2,049.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,440.80x = 6,910,830.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,910,830.58/2,440.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,831.38

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