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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,406.46, 3,320.82 and 1,358.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,406.46, 3,320.82 and 1,358.50 is: 1,874.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,406.46 : 3,320.82 = 1,358.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,406.46/3,320.82 = 1,358.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,406.46x = 3,320.82 × 1,358.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,406.46x = 4,511,333.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,511,333.97/2,406.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,874.68

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