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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,442.66, 3,370.87 and 1,323.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,442.66, 3,370.87 and 1,323.60 is: 1,826.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,442.66 : 3,370.87 = 1,323.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,442.66/3,370.87 = 1,323.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,442.66x = 3,370.87 × 1,323.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,442.66x = 4,461,672.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,461,672.55/2,442.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,826.57

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