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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,407.72, 3,322.61 and 1,345.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,407.72, 3,322.61 and 1,345.51 is: 1,856.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,407.72 : 3,322.61 = 1,345.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,407.72/3,322.61 = 1,345.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,407.72x = 3,322.61 × 1,345.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,407.72x = 4,470,588.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,470,588.37/2,407.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,856.77

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