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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,407.52, 3,322.38 and 1,359.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,407.52, 3,322.38 and 1,359.60 is: 1,876.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,407.52 : 3,322.38 = 1,359.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,407.52/3,322.38 = 1,359.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,407.52x = 3,322.38 × 1,359.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,407.52x = 4,517,107.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,517,107.85/2,407.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,876.25

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