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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,011.64, 5,535.90 and 2,440.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,011.64, 5,535.90 and 2,440.66 is: 3,368.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,011.64 : 5,535.90 = 2,440.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,011.64/5,535.90 = 2,440.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,011.64x = 5,535.90 × 2,440.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,011.64x = 13,511,249.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,511,249.69/4,011.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,368.01

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