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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,408.46, 3,323.58 and 1,360.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,408.46, 3,323.58 and 1,360.50 is: 1,877.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,408.46 : 3,323.58 = 1,360.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,408.46/3,323.58 = 1,360.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,408.46x = 3,323.58 × 1,360.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,408.46x = 4,521,730.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,521,730.59/2,408.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,877.44

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