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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,406.33, 3,320.73 and 1,358.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,406.33, 3,320.73 and 1,358.39 is: 1,874.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,406.33 : 3,320.73 = 1,358.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,406.33/3,320.73 = 1,358.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,406.33x = 3,320.73 × 1,358.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,406.33x = 4,510,829.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,510,829.82/2,406.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,874.57

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