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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,439.56, 3,366.61 and 1,320.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,439.56, 3,366.61 and 1,320.52 is: 1,822.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,439.56 : 3,366.61 = 1,320.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,439.56/3,366.61 = 1,320.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,439.56x = 3,366.61 × 1,320.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,439.56x = 4,445,657.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,445,657.81/2,439.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,822.32

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