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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,407.59, 3,322.50 and 1,359.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,407.59, 3,322.50 and 1,359.66 is: 1,876.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,407.59 : 3,322.50 = 1,359.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,407.59/3,322.50 = 1,359.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,407.59x = 3,322.50 × 1,359.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,407.59x = 4,517,470.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,517,470.35/2,407.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,876.35

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