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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,409.22, 3,321.63 and 1,976.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,409.22, 3,321.63 and 1,976.44 is: 2,724.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,409.22 : 3,321.63 = 1,976.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,409.22/3,321.63 = 1,976.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,409.22x = 3,321.63 × 1,976.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,409.22x = 6,565,002.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,565,002.40/2,409.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,724.95

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