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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,442.24, 3,370.29 and 1,323.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,442.24, 3,370.29 and 1,323.18 is: 1,825.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,442.24 : 3,370.29 = 1,323.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,442.24/3,370.29 = 1,323.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,442.24x = 3,370.29 × 1,323.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,442.24x = 4,459,482.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,459,482.72/2,442.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,825.98

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