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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,442.15, 3,664.80 and 1,347.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,442.15, 3,664.80 and 1,347.30 is: 2,021.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,442.15 : 3,664.80 = 1,347.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,442.15/3,664.80 = 1,347.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,442.15x = 3,664.80 × 1,347.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,442.15x = 4,937,585.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,937,585.04/2,442.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,021.82

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