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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,409.35, 3,324.77 and 1,361.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,409.35, 3,324.77 and 1,361.34 is: 1,878.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,409.35 : 3,324.77 = 1,361.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,409.35/3,324.77 = 1,361.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,409.35x = 3,324.77 × 1,361.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,409.35x = 4,526,158.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,526,158.26/2,409.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,878.58

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