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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,408.52, 3,323.76 and 1,360.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,408.52, 3,323.76 and 1,360.60 is: 1,877.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,408.52 : 3,323.76 = 1,360.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,408.52/3,323.76 = 1,360.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,408.52x = 3,323.76 × 1,360.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,408.52x = 4,522,307.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,522,307.86/2,408.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,877.63

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