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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,440.58, 3,367.95 and 1,321.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,440.58, 3,367.95 and 1,321.50 is: 1,823.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,440.58 : 3,367.95 = 1,321.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,440.58/3,367.95 = 1,321.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,440.58x = 3,367.95 × 1,321.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,440.58x = 4,450,761.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,450,761.03/2,440.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,823.65

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