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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,406.38, 3,320.80 and 1,358.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,406.38, 3,320.80 and 1,358.44 is: 1,874.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,406.38 : 3,320.80 = 1,358.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,406.38/3,320.80 = 1,358.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,406.38x = 3,320.80 × 1,358.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,406.38x = 4,511,095.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,511,095.85/2,406.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,874.64

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