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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,440.88, 3,368.42 and 1,321.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,440.88, 3,368.42 and 1,321.83 is: 1,824.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,440.88 : 3,368.42 = 1,321.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,440.88/3,368.42 = 1,321.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,440.88x = 3,368.42 × 1,321.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,440.88x = 4,452,472.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,452,472.00/2,440.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,824.13

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