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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,439.60, 3,366.65 and 1,320.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,439.60, 3,366.65 and 1,320.54 is: 1,822.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,439.60 : 3,366.65 = 1,320.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,439.60/3,366.65 = 1,320.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,439.60x = 3,366.65 × 1,320.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,439.60x = 4,445,779.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,445,779.16/2,439.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,822.34

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