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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,440.80, 3,660.39 and 709.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,440.80, 3,660.39 and 709.02 is: 1,063.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,440.80 : 3,660.39 = 709.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,440.80/3,660.39 = 709.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,440.80x = 3,660.39 × 709.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,440.80x = 2,595,289.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,595,289.72/2,440.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063.29

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