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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,442.38, 3,370.46 and 1,323.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,442.38, 3,370.46 and 1,323.29 is: 1,826.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,442.38 : 3,370.46 = 1,323.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,442.38/3,370.46 = 1,323.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,442.38x = 3,370.46 × 1,323.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,442.38x = 4,460,072.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,460,072.54/2,442.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,826.12

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