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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,409.07, 3,324.59 and 1,361.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,409.07, 3,324.59 and 1,361.20 is: 1,878.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,409.07 : 3,324.59 = 1,361.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,409.07/3,324.59 = 1,361.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,409.07x = 3,324.59 × 1,361.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,409.07x = 4,525,427.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,525,427.00/2,409.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,878.50

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