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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,441.82, 3,369.68 and 1,322.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,441.82, 3,369.68 and 1,322.74 is: 1,825.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,441.82 : 3,369.68 = 1,322.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,441.82/3,369.68 = 1,322.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,441.82x = 3,369.68 × 1,322.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,441.82x = 4,457,210.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,457,210.52/2,441.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,825.36

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