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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,407.50, 3,322.38 and 1,359.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,407.50, 3,322.38 and 1,359.57 is: 1,876.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,407.50 : 3,322.38 = 1,359.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,407.50/3,322.38 = 1,359.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,407.50x = 3,322.38 × 1,359.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,407.50x = 4,517,008.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,517,008.18/2,407.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,876.22

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