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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,439.97, 3,367.14 and 1,320.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,439.97, 3,367.14 and 1,320.90 is: 1,822.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,439.97 : 3,367.14 = 1,320.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,439.97/3,367.14 = 1,320.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,439.97x = 3,367.14 × 1,320.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,439.97x = 4,447,655.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,447,655.23/2,439.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,822.83

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