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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,440.92, 3,370 and 1,880.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,440.92, 3,370 and 1,880.33 is: 2,596.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,440.92 : 3,370 = 1,880.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,440.92/3,370 = 1,880.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,440.92x = 3,370 × 1,880.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,440.92x = 6,336,712.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,336,712.10/2,440.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,596.03

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