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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,442.42, 3,370.52 and 1,323.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,442.42, 3,370.52 and 1,323.34 is: 1,826.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,442.42 : 3,370.52 = 1,323.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,442.42/3,370.52 = 1,323.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,442.42x = 3,370.52 × 1,323.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,442.42x = 4,460,343.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,460,343.94/2,442.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,826.20

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