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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,440.96, 3,367.32 and 1,495.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,440.96, 3,367.32 and 1,495.96 is: 2,063.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,440.96 : 3,367.32 = 1,495.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,440.96/3,367.32 = 1,495.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,440.96x = 3,367.32 × 1,495.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,440.96x = 5,037,376.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,037,376.03/2,440.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,063.69

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