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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,448.73, 3,379.24 and 1,329.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,448.73, 3,379.24 and 1,329.66 is: 1,834.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,448.73 : 3,379.24 = 1,329.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,448.73/3,379.24 = 1,329.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,448.73x = 3,379.24 × 1,329.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,448.73x = 4,493,241.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,493,241.92/2,448.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,834.93

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