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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,408.56, 3,326.56 and 1,621.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,408.56, 3,326.56 and 1,621.24 is: 2,239.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,408.56 : 3,326.56 = 1,621.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,408.56/3,326.56 = 1,621.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,408.56x = 3,326.56 × 1,621.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,408.56x = 5,393,144.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,393,144.03/2,408.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,239.16

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