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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,440.29, 3,367.60 and 1,321.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,440.29, 3,367.60 and 1,321.24 is: 1,823.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,440.29 : 3,367.60 = 1,321.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,440.29/3,367.60 = 1,321.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,440.29x = 3,367.60 × 1,321.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,440.29x = 4,449,409.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,449,409.85/2,440.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,823.31

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