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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,406.69, 3,321.54 and 1,358.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,406.69, 3,321.54 and 1,358.96 is: 1,875.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,406.69 : 3,321.54 = 1,358.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,406.69/3,321.54 = 1,358.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,406.69x = 3,321.54 × 1,358.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,406.69x = 4,513,823.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,513,823.39/2,406.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,875.53

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