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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,442.89, 3,371.13 and 1,323.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,442.89, 3,371.13 and 1,323.78 is: 1,826.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,442.89 : 3,371.13 = 1,323.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,442.89/3,371.13 = 1,323.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,442.89x = 3,371.13 × 1,323.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,442.89x = 4,462,634.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,462,634.47/2,442.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,826.79

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