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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,409.64, 3,325.34 and 1,361.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,409.64, 3,325.34 and 1,361.70 is: 1,879.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,409.64 : 3,325.34 = 1,361.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,409.64/3,325.34 = 1,361.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,409.64x = 3,325.34 × 1,361.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,409.64x = 4,528,118.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,528,118.88/2,409.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,879.17

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