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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,409.21, 3,324.69 and 1,346.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,409.21, 3,324.69 and 1,346.97 is: 1,858.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,409.21 : 3,324.69 = 1,346.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,409.21/3,324.69 = 1,346.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,409.21x = 3,324.69 × 1,346.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,409.21x = 4,478,262.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,478,262.74/2,409.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,858.81

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