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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,405.73, 3,319.90 and 1,357.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,405.73, 3,319.90 and 1,357.79 is: 1,873.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,405.73 : 3,319.90 = 1,357.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,405.73/3,319.90 = 1,357.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,405.73x = 3,319.90 × 1,357.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,405.73x = 4,507,707.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,507,707.03/2,405.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,873.74

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