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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,406.99, 3,321.64 and 1,359.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,406.99, 3,321.64 and 1,359.05 is: 1,875.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,406.99 : 3,321.64 = 1,359.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,406.99/3,321.64 = 1,359.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,406.99x = 3,321.64 × 1,359.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,406.99x = 4,514,267.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,514,267.29/2,406.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,875.49

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