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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,442.34, 3,370.43 and 1,323.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,442.34, 3,370.43 and 1,323.28 is: 1,826.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,442.34 : 3,370.43 = 1,323.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,442.34/3,370.43 = 1,323.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,442.34x = 3,370.43 × 1,323.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,442.34x = 4,460,024.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,460,024.42/2,442.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,826.13

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