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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,406.60, 3,320.64 and 1,358.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,406.60, 3,320.64 and 1,358.52 is: 1,874.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,406.60 : 3,320.64 = 1,358.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,406.60/3,320.64 = 1,358.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,406.60x = 3,320.64 × 1,358.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,406.60x = 4,511,155.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,511,155.85/2,406.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,874.49

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