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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,406.53, 3,321.06 and 1,358.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,406.53, 3,321.06 and 1,358.39 is: 1,874.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,406.53 : 3,321.06 = 1,358.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,406.53/3,321.06 = 1,358.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,406.53x = 3,321.06 × 1,358.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,406.53x = 4,511,294.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,511,294.69/2,406.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,874.61

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