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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,406.37, 3,320.94 and 1,344.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,406.37, 3,320.94 and 1,344.14 is: 1,854.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,406.37 : 3,320.94 = 1,344.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,406.37/3,320.94 = 1,344.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,406.37x = 3,320.94 × 1,344.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,406.37x = 4,463,784.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,463,784.97/2,406.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,854.99

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