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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,448.35, 3,378.69 and 1,329.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,448.35, 3,378.69 and 1,329.28 is: 1,834.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,448.35 : 3,378.69 = 1,329.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,448.35/3,378.69 = 1,329.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,448.35x = 3,378.69 × 1,329.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,448.35x = 4,491,225.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,491,225.04/2,448.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,834.39

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