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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,408.14, 3,323.07 and 1,360

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,408.14, 3,323.07 and 1,360 is: 1,876.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,408.14 : 3,323.07 = 1,360 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,408.14/3,323.07 = 1,360/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,408.14x = 3,323.07 × 1,360
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,408.14x = 4,519,375.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,519,375.20/2,408.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,876.71

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