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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,442.46, 3,370.60 and 1,323.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,442.46, 3,370.60 and 1,323.43 is: 1,826.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,442.46 : 3,370.60 = 1,323.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,442.46/3,370.60 = 1,323.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,442.46x = 3,370.60 × 1,323.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,442.46x = 4,460,746.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,460,746.54/2,442.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,826.33

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