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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,915.40, 4,383.90 and 2,440.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,915.40, 4,383.90 and 2,440.20 is: 3,669.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,915.40 : 4,383.90 = 2,440.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,915.40/4,383.90 = 2,440.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,915.40x = 4,383.90 × 2,440.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,915.40x = 10,697,592.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,697,592.78/2,915.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,669.34

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