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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,442.62, 3,370.80 and 1,323.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,442.62, 3,370.80 and 1,323.53 is: 1,826.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,442.62 : 3,370.80 = 1,323.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,442.62/3,370.80 = 1,323.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,442.62x = 3,370.80 × 1,323.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,442.62x = 4,461,354.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,461,354.92/2,442.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,826.46

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