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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,237.94, 4,463.22 and 2,440.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,237.94, 4,463.22 and 2,440.09 is: 3,363.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,237.94 : 4,463.22 = 2,440.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,237.94/4,463.22 = 2,440.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,237.94x = 4,463.22 × 2,440.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,237.94x = 10,890,658.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,890,658.49/3,237.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,363.45

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