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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,443.27, 3,371.71 and 1,324.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,443.27, 3,371.71 and 1,324.22 is: 1,827.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,443.27 : 3,371.71 = 1,324.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,443.27/3,371.71 = 1,324.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,443.27x = 3,371.71 × 1,324.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,443.27x = 4,464,862.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,464,862.34/2,443.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,827.41

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