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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,364.71, 5,049.81 and 2,440.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,364.71, 5,049.81 and 2,440.71 is: 3,663.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,364.71 : 5,049.81 = 2,440.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,364.71/5,049.81 = 2,440.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,364.71x = 5,049.81 × 2,440.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,364.71x = 12,325,121.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,325,121.77/3,364.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,663.06

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