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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,409.61, 3,325.26 and 1,361.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,409.61, 3,325.26 and 1,361.68 is: 1,879.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,409.61 : 3,325.26 = 1,361.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,409.61/3,325.26 = 1,361.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,409.61x = 3,325.26 × 1,361.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,409.61x = 4,527,940.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,527,940.04/2,409.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,879.12

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