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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,440.80, 3,655.80 and 2,008.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,440.80, 3,655.80 and 2,008.80 is: 3,008.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,440.80 : 3,655.80 = 2,008.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,440.80/3,655.80 = 2,008.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,440.80x = 3,655.80 × 2,008.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,440.80x = 7,343,771.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,343,771.04/2,440.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,008.76

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