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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,906.73, 4,352.40 and 2,440.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,906.73, 4,352.40 and 2,440.98 is: 3,655.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,906.73 : 4,352.40 = 2,440.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,906.73/4,352.40 = 2,440.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,906.73x = 4,352.40 × 2,440.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,906.73x = 10,624,121.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,624,121.35/2,906.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,655.01

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