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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,440.62, 3,368.05 and 1,321.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,440.62, 3,368.05 and 1,321.55 is: 1,823.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,440.62 : 3,368.05 = 1,321.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,440.62/3,368.05 = 1,321.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,440.62x = 3,368.05 × 1,321.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,440.62x = 4,451,046.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,451,046.48/2,440.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,823.74

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