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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,409.77, 3,325.43 and 1,361.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,409.77, 3,325.43 and 1,361.81 is: 1,879.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,409.77 : 3,325.43 = 1,361.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,409.77/3,325.43 = 1,361.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,409.77x = 3,325.43 × 1,361.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,409.77x = 4,528,590.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,528,590.61/2,409.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,879.27

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