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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,523.33, 3,790.41 and 2,440.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,523.33, 3,790.41 and 2,440.31 is: 3,665.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,523.33 : 3,790.41 = 2,440.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,523.33/3,790.41 = 2,440.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,523.33x = 3,790.41 × 2,440.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,523.33x = 9,249,756.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,249,756.48/2,523.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,665.69

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