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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,407.26, 3,321.77 and 1,359.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,407.26, 3,321.77 and 1,359.12 is: 1,875.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,407.26 : 3,321.77 = 1,359.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,407.26/3,321.77 = 1,359.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,407.26x = 3,321.77 × 1,359.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,407.26x = 4,514,684.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,514,684.04/2,407.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,875.45

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