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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,407.61, 3,322.08 and 1,359.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,407.61, 3,322.08 and 1,359.68 is: 1,876.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,407.61 : 3,322.08 = 1,359.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,407.61/3,322.08 = 1,359.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,407.61x = 3,322.08 × 1,359.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,407.61x = 4,516,949.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,516,949.12/2,407.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,876.11

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