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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,406.60, 3,321.10 and 1,358.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,406.60, 3,321.10 and 1,358.66 is: 1,874.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,406.60 : 3,321.10 = 1,358.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,406.60/3,321.10 = 1,358.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,406.60x = 3,321.10 × 1,358.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,406.60x = 4,512,245.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,512,245.73/2,406.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,874.95

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