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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,420.48, 3,340.28 and 1,316.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,420.48, 3,340.28 and 1,316.48 is: 1,816.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,420.48 : 3,340.28 = 1,316.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,420.48/3,340.28 = 1,316.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,420.48x = 3,340.28 × 1,316.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,420.48x = 4,397,411.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,397,411.81/2,420.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,816.75

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