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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,406.80, 3,319.60 and 1,521.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,406.80, 3,319.60 and 1,521.74 is: 2,098.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,406.80 : 3,319.60 = 1,521.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,406.80/3,319.60 = 1,521.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,406.80x = 3,319.60 × 1,521.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,406.80x = 5,051,572.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,051,572.60/2,406.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,098.88

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