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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,406.96, 3,320.40 and 1,522.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,406.96, 3,320.40 and 1,522.44 is: 2,100.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,406.96 : 3,320.40 = 1,522.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,406.96/3,320.40 = 1,522.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,406.96x = 3,320.40 × 1,522.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,406.96x = 5,055,109.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,055,109.78/2,406.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,100.21

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