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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,406.64, 3,320.98 and 1,358.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,406.64, 3,320.98 and 1,358.50 is: 1,874.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,406.64 : 3,320.98 = 1,358.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,406.64/3,320.98 = 1,358.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,406.64x = 3,320.98 × 1,358.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,406.64x = 4,511,551.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,511,551.33/2,406.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,874.63

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