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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,440.96, 3,659.54 and 1,270.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,440.96, 3,659.54 and 1,270.44 is: 1,904.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,440.96 : 3,659.54 = 1,270.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,440.96/3,659.54 = 1,270.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,440.96x = 3,659.54 × 1,270.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,440.96x = 4,649,226.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,649,226.00/2,440.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,904.67

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