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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,406.18, 3,320.49 and 1,358.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,406.18, 3,320.49 and 1,358.26 is: 1,874.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,406.18 : 3,320.49 = 1,358.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,406.18/3,320.49 = 1,358.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,406.18x = 3,320.49 × 1,358.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,406.18x = 4,510,088.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,510,088.75/2,406.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,874.38

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