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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,408.54, 3,323.52 and 1,779.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,408.54, 3,323.52 and 1,779.39 is: 2,455.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,408.54 : 3,323.52 = 1,779.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,408.54/3,323.52 = 1,779.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,408.54x = 3,323.52 × 1,779.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,408.54x = 5,913,838.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,913,838.25/2,408.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,455.37

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