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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,443.78, 3,372.42 and 1,324.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,443.78, 3,372.42 and 1,324.72 is: 1,828.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,443.78 : 3,372.42 = 1,324.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,443.78/3,372.42 = 1,324.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,443.78x = 3,372.42 × 1,324.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,443.78x = 4,467,521.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,467,521.41/2,443.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,828.12

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