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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,439.10, 3,365.96 and 1,320.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,439.10, 3,365.96 and 1,320.03 is: 1,821.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,439.10 : 3,365.96 = 1,320.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,439.10/3,365.96 = 1,320.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,439.10x = 3,365.96 × 1,320.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,439.10x = 4,443,178.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,443,178.47/2,439.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,821.65

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