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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,442.27, 3,370.34 and 1,323.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,442.27, 3,370.34 and 1,323.23 is: 1,826.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,442.27 : 3,370.34 = 1,323.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,442.27/3,370.34 = 1,323.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,442.27x = 3,370.34 × 1,323.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,442.27x = 4,459,711.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,459,711.53/2,442.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,826.05

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