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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,441.25, 3,368.91 and 1,322.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,441.25, 3,368.91 and 1,322.18 is: 1,824.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,441.25 : 3,368.91 = 1,322.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,441.25/3,368.91 = 1,322.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,441.25x = 3,368.91 × 1,322.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,441.25x = 4,454,305.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,454,305.42/2,441.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,824.60

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