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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,406.72, 3,320.95 and 1,344.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,406.72, 3,320.95 and 1,344.36 is: 1,855.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,406.72 : 3,320.95 = 1,344.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,406.72/3,320.95 = 1,344.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,406.72x = 3,320.95 × 1,344.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,406.72x = 4,464,552.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,464,552.34/2,406.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,855.04

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