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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,448.58, 3,379.05 and 1,329.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,448.58, 3,379.05 and 1,329.52 is: 1,834.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,448.58 : 3,379.05 = 1,329.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,448.58/3,379.05 = 1,329.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,448.58x = 3,379.05 × 1,329.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,448.58x = 4,492,514.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,492,514.56/2,448.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,834.74

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