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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,440.89, 3,368.86 and 1,446.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,440.89, 3,368.86 and 1,446.66 is: 1,996.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,440.89 : 3,368.86 = 1,446.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,440.89/3,368.86 = 1,446.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,440.89x = 3,368.86 × 1,446.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,440.89x = 4,873,595.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,873,595.01/2,440.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,996.65

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