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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,439.23, 3,366.13 and 1,320.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,439.23, 3,366.13 and 1,320.16 is: 1,821.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,439.23 : 3,366.13 = 1,320.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,439.23/3,366.13 = 1,320.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,439.23x = 3,366.13 × 1,320.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,439.23x = 4,443,850.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,443,850.37/2,439.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,821.83

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