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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,407.50, 3,321.99 and 1,359.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,407.50, 3,321.99 and 1,359.54 is: 1,875.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,407.50 : 3,321.99 = 1,359.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,407.50/3,321.99 = 1,359.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,407.50x = 3,321.99 × 1,359.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,407.50x = 4,516,378.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,516,378.28/2,407.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,875.96

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