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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,407.50, 3,322.44 and 1,359.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,407.50, 3,322.44 and 1,359.63 is: 1,876.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,407.50 : 3,322.44 = 1,359.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,407.50/3,322.44 = 1,359.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,407.50x = 3,322.44 × 1,359.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,407.50x = 4,517,289.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,517,289.10/2,407.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,876.34

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