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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,407.38, 3,322.29 and 1,359.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,407.38, 3,322.29 and 1,359.46 is: 1,876.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,407.38 : 3,322.29 = 1,359.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,407.38/3,322.29 = 1,359.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,407.38x = 3,322.29 × 1,359.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,407.38x = 4,516,520.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,516,520.36/2,407.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,876.11

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