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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,408.97, 3,324.22 and 1,360.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,408.97, 3,324.22 and 1,360.97 is: 1,878.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,408.97 : 3,324.22 = 1,360.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,408.97/3,324.22 = 1,360.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,408.97x = 3,324.22 × 1,360.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,408.97x = 4,524,163.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,524,163.79/2,408.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,878.05

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