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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,407.27, 3,321.71 and 1,344.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,407.27, 3,321.71 and 1,344.91 is: 1,855.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,407.27 : 3,321.71 = 1,344.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,407.27/3,321.71 = 1,344.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,407.27x = 3,321.71 × 1,344.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,407.27x = 4,467,377.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,467,377.66/2,407.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,855.79

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