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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,407.80, 3,322.80 and 1,359.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,407.80, 3,322.80 and 1,359.93 is: 1,876.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,407.80 : 3,322.80 = 1,359.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,407.80/3,322.80 = 1,359.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,407.80x = 3,322.80 × 1,359.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,407.80x = 4,518,775.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,518,775.40/2,407.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,876.72

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