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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,440.82, 3,369.33 and 1,695.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,440.82, 3,369.33 and 1,695.86 is: 2,340.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,440.82 : 3,369.33 = 1,695.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,440.82/3,369.33 = 1,695.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,440.82x = 3,369.33 × 1,695.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,440.82x = 5,713,911.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,713,911.97/2,440.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,340.98

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