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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,406.42, 3,320.91 and 1,358.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,406.42, 3,320.91 and 1,358.55 is: 1,874.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,406.42 : 3,320.91 = 1,358.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,406.42/3,320.91 = 1,358.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,406.42x = 3,320.91 × 1,358.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,406.42x = 4,511,622.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,511,622.28/2,406.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,874.83

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