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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,443.88, 3,372.53 and 1,324.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,443.88, 3,372.53 and 1,324.79 is: 1,828.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,443.88 : 3,372.53 = 1,324.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,443.88/3,372.53 = 1,324.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,443.88x = 3,372.53 × 1,324.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,443.88x = 4,467,870.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,467,870.53/2,443.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,828.19

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