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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,406.41, 3,320.93 and 1,358.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,406.41, 3,320.93 and 1,358.45 is: 1,874.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,406.41 : 3,320.93 = 1,358.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,406.41/3,320.93 = 1,358.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,406.41x = 3,320.93 × 1,358.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,406.41x = 4,511,293.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,511,293.96/2,406.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,874.70

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