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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,443.69, 3,372.30 and 1,324.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,443.69, 3,372.30 and 1,324.62 is: 1,827.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,443.69 : 3,372.30 = 1,324.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,443.69/3,372.30 = 1,324.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,443.69x = 3,372.30 × 1,324.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,443.69x = 4,467,016.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,467,016.03/2,443.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,827.98

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