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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,443.11, 3,371.46 and 1,324.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,443.11, 3,371.46 and 1,324.02 is: 1,827.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,443.11 : 3,371.46 = 1,324.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,443.11/3,371.46 = 1,324.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,443.11x = 3,371.46 × 1,324.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,443.11x = 4,463,880.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,463,880.47/2,443.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,827.13

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