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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,409, 3,324.24 and 1,361.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,409, 3,324.24 and 1,361.04 is: 1,878.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,409 : 3,324.24 = 1,361.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,409/3,324.24 = 1,361.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,409x = 3,324.24 × 1,361.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,409x = 4,524,423.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,524,423.61/2,409
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,878.13

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