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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,441.58, 3,369.35 and 1,322.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,441.58, 3,369.35 and 1,322.45 is: 1,824.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,441.58 : 3,369.35 = 1,322.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,441.58/3,369.35 = 1,322.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,441.58x = 3,369.35 × 1,322.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,441.58x = 4,455,780.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,455,780.06/2,441.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,824.96

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