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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,442.84, 3,371.13 and 1,323.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,442.84, 3,371.13 and 1,323.79 is: 1,826.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,442.84 : 3,371.13 = 1,323.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,442.84/3,371.13 = 1,323.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,442.84x = 3,371.13 × 1,323.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,442.84x = 4,462,668.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,462,668.18/2,442.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,826.84

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