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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,443.89, 3,372.57 and 1,324.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,443.89, 3,372.57 and 1,324.82 is: 1,828.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,443.89 : 3,372.57 = 1,324.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,443.89/3,372.57 = 1,324.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,443.89x = 3,372.57 × 1,324.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,443.89x = 4,468,031.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,468,031.32/2,443.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,828.25

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