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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,440.34, 3,367.67 and 1,321.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,440.34, 3,367.67 and 1,321.28 is: 1,823.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,440.34 : 3,367.67 = 1,321.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,440.34/3,367.67 = 1,321.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,440.34x = 3,367.67 × 1,321.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,440.34x = 4,449,611.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,449,611.57/2,440.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,823.36

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