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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,407.77, 3,322.76 and 1,359.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,407.77, 3,322.76 and 1,359.86 is: 1,876.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,407.77 : 3,322.76 = 1,359.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,407.77/3,322.76 = 1,359.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,407.77x = 3,322.76 × 1,359.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,407.77x = 4,518,465.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,518,465.00/2,407.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,876.62

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