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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,440.88, 3,368.38 and 1,321.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,440.88, 3,368.38 and 1,321.80 is: 1,824.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,440.88 : 3,368.38 = 1,321.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,440.88/3,368.38 = 1,321.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,440.88x = 3,368.38 × 1,321.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,440.88x = 4,452,324.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,452,324.68/2,440.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,824.07

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