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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,421.40, 3,627.30 and 1,323.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,421.40, 3,627.30 and 1,323.80 is: 1,983.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,421.40 : 3,627.30 = 1,323.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,421.40/3,627.30 = 1,323.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,421.40x = 3,627.30 × 1,323.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,421.40x = 4,801,819.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,801,819.74/2,421.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,983.08

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