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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,734.88, 4,080.97 and 2,440.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,734.88, 4,080.97 and 2,440.35 is: 3,641.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,734.88 : 4,080.97 = 2,440.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,734.88/4,080.97 = 2,440.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,734.88x = 4,080.97 × 2,440.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,734.88x = 9,958,998.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,958,998.19/2,734.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,641.48

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