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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,443.61, 3,372.21 and 1,324.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,443.61, 3,372.21 and 1,324.56 is: 1,827.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,443.61 : 3,372.21 = 1,324.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,443.61/3,372.21 = 1,324.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,443.61x = 3,372.21 × 1,324.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,443.61x = 4,466,688.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,466,688.15/2,443.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,827.90

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