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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,409.15, 3,324.36 and 1,361.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,409.15, 3,324.36 and 1,361.21 is: 1,878.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,409.15 : 3,324.36 = 1,361.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,409.15/3,324.36 = 1,361.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,409.15x = 3,324.36 × 1,361.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,409.15x = 4,525,145.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,525,145.27/2,409.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,878.32

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