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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,442.59, 3,370.76 and 1,323.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,442.59, 3,370.76 and 1,323.52 is: 1,826.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,442.59 : 3,370.76 = 1,323.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,442.59/3,370.76 = 1,323.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,442.59x = 3,370.76 × 1,323.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,442.59x = 4,461,284.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,461,284.60/2,442.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,826.46

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