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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,448.22, 3,378.53 and 1,329.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,448.22, 3,378.53 and 1,329.14 is: 1,834.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,448.22 : 3,378.53 = 1,329.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,448.22/3,378.53 = 1,329.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,448.22x = 3,378.53 × 1,329.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,448.22x = 4,490,549.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,490,549.99/2,448.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,834.21

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