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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,442.58, 3,370.73 and 1,323.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,442.58, 3,370.73 and 1,323.45 is: 1,826.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,442.58 : 3,370.73 = 1,323.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,442.58/3,370.73 = 1,323.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,442.58x = 3,370.73 × 1,323.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,442.58x = 4,460,992.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,460,992.62/2,442.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,826.34

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