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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,440.90, 3,661.55 and 1,054.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,440.90, 3,661.55 and 1,054.30 is: 1,581.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,440.90 : 3,661.55 = 1,054.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,440.90/3,661.55 = 1,054.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,440.90x = 3,661.55 × 1,054.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,440.90x = 3,860,372.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,860,372.17/2,440.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,581.54

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