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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,407.53, 3,321.81 and 1,359.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,407.53, 3,321.81 and 1,359.59 is: 1,875.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,407.53 : 3,321.81 = 1,359.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,407.53/3,321.81 = 1,359.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,407.53x = 3,321.81 × 1,359.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,407.53x = 4,516,283.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,516,283.05/2,407.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,875.90

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