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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,406.92, 3,321.65 and 1,358.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,406.92, 3,321.65 and 1,358.96 is: 1,875.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,406.92 : 3,321.65 = 1,358.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,406.92/3,321.65 = 1,358.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,406.92x = 3,321.65 × 1,358.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,406.92x = 4,513,982.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,513,982.69/2,406.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,875.42

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