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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,440.94, 3,367.06 and 1,497.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,440.94, 3,367.06 and 1,497.16 is: 2,065.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,440.94 : 3,367.06 = 1,497.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,440.94/3,367.06 = 1,497.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,440.94x = 3,367.06 × 1,497.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,440.94x = 5,041,027.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,041,027.55/2,440.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,065.20

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