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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,409.39, 3,324.93 and 1,361.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,409.39, 3,324.93 and 1,361.64 is: 1,879.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,409.39 : 3,324.93 = 1,361.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,409.39/3,324.93 = 1,361.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,409.39x = 3,324.93 × 1,361.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,409.39x = 4,527,357.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,527,357.69/2,409.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,879.05

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