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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,408.94, 3,324.40 and 1,361

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,408.94, 3,324.40 and 1,361 is: 1,878.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,408.94 : 3,324.40 = 1,361 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,408.94/3,324.40 = 1,361/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,408.94x = 3,324.40 × 1,361
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,408.94x = 4,524,508.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,524,508.40/2,408.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,878.22

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