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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,440.93, 3,656.08 and 1,267.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,440.93, 3,656.08 and 1,267.39 is: 1,898.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,440.93 : 3,656.08 = 1,267.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,440.93/3,656.08 = 1,267.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,440.93x = 3,656.08 × 1,267.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,440.93x = 4,633,680.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,633,680.63/2,440.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,898.33

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