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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,405.60, 3,319.76 and 1,343.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,405.60, 3,319.76 and 1,343.46 is: 1,853.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,405.60 : 3,319.76 = 1,343.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,405.60/3,319.76 = 1,343.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,405.60x = 3,319.76 × 1,343.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,405.60x = 4,459,958.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,459,958.05/2,405.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,853.99

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