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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,439.82, 3,366.96 and 1,320.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,439.82, 3,366.96 and 1,320.77 is: 1,822.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,439.82 : 3,366.96 = 1,320.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,439.82/3,366.96 = 1,320.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,439.82x = 3,366.96 × 1,320.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,439.82x = 4,446,979.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,446,979.39/2,439.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,822.66

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