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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,441.17, 3,368.82 and 1,322.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,441.17, 3,368.82 and 1,322.12 is: 1,824.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,441.17 : 3,368.82 = 1,322.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,441.17/3,368.82 = 1,322.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,441.17x = 3,368.82 × 1,322.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,441.17x = 4,453,960.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,453,960.84/2,441.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,824.52

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