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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,441.86, 3,369.72 and 1,322.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,441.86, 3,369.72 and 1,322.79 is: 1,825.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,441.86 : 3,369.72 = 1,322.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,441.86/3,369.72 = 1,322.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,441.86x = 3,369.72 × 1,322.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,441.86x = 4,457,431.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,457,431.92/2,441.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,825.42

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