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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,442.93, 3,371.22 and 1,323.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,442.93, 3,371.22 and 1,323.88 is: 1,826.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,442.93 : 3,371.22 = 1,323.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,442.93/3,371.22 = 1,323.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,442.93x = 3,371.22 × 1,323.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,442.93x = 4,463,082.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,463,082.31/2,442.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,826.94

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