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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,408.96, 3,323.89 and 1,360.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,408.96, 3,323.89 and 1,360.82 is: 1,877.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,408.96 : 3,323.89 = 1,360.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,408.96/3,323.89 = 1,360.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,408.96x = 3,323.89 × 1,360.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,408.96x = 4,523,215.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,523,215.99/2,408.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,877.66

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