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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,406.26, 3,320.52 and 1,358.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,406.26, 3,320.52 and 1,358.48 is: 1,874.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,406.26 : 3,320.52 = 1,358.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,406.26/3,320.52 = 1,358.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,406.26x = 3,320.52 × 1,358.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,406.26x = 4,510,860.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,510,860.01/2,406.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,874.64

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