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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,428.88, 3,351.86 and 1,324.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,428.88, 3,351.86 and 1,324.88 is: 1,828.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,428.88 : 3,351.86 = 1,324.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,428.88/3,351.86 = 1,324.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,428.88x = 3,351.86 × 1,324.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,428.88x = 4,440,788.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,440,788.89/2,428.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,828.33

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