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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,409.14, 3,324.64 and 1,361.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,409.14, 3,324.64 and 1,361.22 is: 1,878.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,409.14 : 3,324.64 = 1,361.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,409.14/3,324.64 = 1,361.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,409.14x = 3,324.64 × 1,361.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,409.14x = 4,525,566.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,525,566.46/2,409.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,878.50

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