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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,441.29, 3,368.98 and 1,322.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,441.29, 3,368.98 and 1,322.24 is: 1,824.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,441.29 : 3,368.98 = 1,322.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,441.29/3,368.98 = 1,322.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,441.29x = 3,368.98 × 1,322.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,441.29x = 4,454,600.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,454,600.12/2,441.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,824.69

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