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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,443.08, 3,371.44 and 1,324.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,443.08, 3,371.44 and 1,324.02 is: 1,827.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,443.08 : 3,371.44 = 1,324.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,443.08/3,371.44 = 1,324.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,443.08x = 3,371.44 × 1,324.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,443.08x = 4,463,853.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,463,853.99/2,443.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,827.14

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