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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,442.07, 3,370.04 and 1,322.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,442.07, 3,370.04 and 1,322.98 is: 1,825.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,442.07 : 3,370.04 = 1,322.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,442.07/3,370.04 = 1,322.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,442.07x = 3,370.04 × 1,322.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,442.07x = 4,458,495.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,458,495.52/2,442.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,825.70

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