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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,406.93, 3,321.52 and 1,344.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,406.93, 3,321.52 and 1,344.71 is: 1,855.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,406.93 : 3,321.52 = 1,344.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,406.93/3,321.52 = 1,344.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,406.93x = 3,321.52 × 1,344.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,406.93x = 4,466,489.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,466,489.46/2,406.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,855.68

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