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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,448.72, 3,379.22 and 1,329.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,448.72, 3,379.22 and 1,329.69 is: 1,834.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,448.72 : 3,379.22 = 1,329.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,448.72/3,379.22 = 1,329.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,448.72x = 3,379.22 × 1,329.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,448.72x = 4,493,291.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,493,291.50/2,448.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,834.96

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