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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,407.62, 3,322.78 and 1,359.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,407.62, 3,322.78 and 1,359.48 is: 1,876.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,407.62 : 3,322.78 = 1,359.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,407.62/3,322.78 = 1,359.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,407.62x = 3,322.78 × 1,359.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,407.62x = 4,517,252.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,517,252.95/2,407.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,876.23

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