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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,408.93, 3,324.28 and 1,346.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,408.93, 3,324.28 and 1,346.71 is: 1,858.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,408.93 : 3,324.28 = 1,346.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,408.93/3,324.28 = 1,346.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,408.93x = 3,324.28 × 1,346.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,408.93x = 4,476,841.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,476,841.12/2,408.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,858.44

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