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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,442.83, 3,371.05 and 1,323.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,442.83, 3,371.05 and 1,323.76 is: 1,826.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,442.83 : 3,371.05 = 1,323.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,442.83/3,371.05 = 1,323.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,442.83x = 3,371.05 × 1,323.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,442.83x = 4,462,460.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,462,460.70/2,442.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,826.76

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