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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,406.78, 3,320.76 and 1,358.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,406.78, 3,320.76 and 1,358.82 is: 1,874.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,406.78 : 3,320.76 = 1,358.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,406.78/3,320.76 = 1,358.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,406.78x = 3,320.76 × 1,358.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,406.78x = 4,512,315.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,512,315.10/2,406.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,874.83

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