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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,406.11, 3,320.42 and 1,358.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,406.11, 3,320.42 and 1,358.15 is: 1,874.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,406.11 : 3,320.42 = 1,358.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,406.11/3,320.42 = 1,358.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,406.11x = 3,320.42 × 1,358.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,406.11x = 4,509,605.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,509,605.03/2,406.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,874.23

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