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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,440.99, 3,655.26 and 1,344.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,440.99, 3,655.26 and 1,344.16 is: 2,012.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,440.99 : 3,655.26 = 1,344.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,440.99/3,655.26 = 1,344.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,440.99x = 3,655.26 × 1,344.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,440.99x = 4,913,254.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,913,254.28/2,440.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,012.81

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