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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,615.66, 4,991.07 and 2,440.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,615.66, 4,991.07 and 2,440.14 is: 3,368.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,615.66 : 4,991.07 = 2,440.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,615.66/4,991.07 = 2,440.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,615.66x = 4,991.07 × 2,440.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,615.66x = 12,178,909.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,178,909.55/3,615.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,368.38

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