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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,409.19, 3,324.70 and 1,361.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,409.19, 3,324.70 and 1,361.27 is: 1,878.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,409.19 : 3,324.70 = 1,361.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,409.19/3,324.70 = 1,361.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,409.19x = 3,324.70 × 1,361.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,409.19x = 4,525,824.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,525,824.38/2,409.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,878.57

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