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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,138.64, 9,208.08 and 2,440

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,138.64, 9,208.08 and 2,440 is: 3,660.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,138.64 : 9,208.08 = 2,440 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,138.64/9,208.08 = 2,440/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,138.64x = 9,208.08 × 2,440
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,138.64x = 22,467,715.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,467,715.20/6,138.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,660.05

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