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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,440.49, 3,367.87 and 1,321.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,440.49, 3,367.87 and 1,321.43 is: 1,823.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,440.49 : 3,367.87 = 1,321.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,440.49/3,367.87 = 1,321.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,440.49x = 3,367.87 × 1,321.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,440.49x = 4,450,404.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,450,404.45/2,440.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,823.57

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