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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,408.64, 3,324 and 1,361.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,408.64, 3,324 and 1,361.12 is: 1,878.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,408.64 : 3,324 = 1,361.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,408.64/3,324 = 1,361.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,408.64x = 3,324 × 1,361.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,408.64x = 4,524,362.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,524,362.88/2,408.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,878.39

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