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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,442.91, 3,666.18 and 1,348.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,442.91, 3,666.18 and 1,348.21 is: 2,023.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,442.91 : 3,666.18 = 1,348.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,442.91/3,666.18 = 1,348.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,442.91x = 3,666.18 × 1,348.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,442.91x = 4,942,780.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,942,780.54/2,442.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,023.32

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