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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,407.79, 3,322.49 and 1,345.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,407.79, 3,322.49 and 1,345.61 is: 1,856.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,407.79 : 3,322.49 = 1,345.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,407.79/3,322.49 = 1,345.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,407.79x = 3,322.49 × 1,345.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,407.79x = 4,470,777.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,470,777.35/2,407.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,856.80

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