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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,408.98, 3,324.69 and 1,361.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,408.98, 3,324.69 and 1,361.04 is: 1,878.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,408.98 : 3,324.69 = 1,361.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,408.98/3,324.69 = 1,361.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,408.98x = 3,324.69 × 1,361.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,408.98x = 4,525,036.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,525,036.08/2,408.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,878.40

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