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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,440.98, 3,367.89 and 1,446.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,440.98, 3,367.89 and 1,446.30 is: 1,995.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,440.98 : 3,367.89 = 1,446.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,440.98/3,367.89 = 1,446.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,440.98x = 3,367.89 × 1,446.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,440.98x = 4,870,979.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,870,979.31/2,440.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,995.50

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