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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,440.86, 3,368.34 and 1,321.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,440.86, 3,368.34 and 1,321.79 is: 1,824.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,440.86 : 3,368.34 = 1,321.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,440.86/3,368.34 = 1,321.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,440.86x = 3,368.34 × 1,321.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,440.86x = 4,452,221.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,452,221.29/2,440.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,824.04

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