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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,409.91, 3,325.68 and 1,361.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,409.91, 3,325.68 and 1,361.97 is: 1,879.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,409.91 : 3,325.68 = 1,361.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,409.91/3,325.68 = 1,361.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,409.91x = 3,325.68 × 1,361.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,409.91x = 4,529,476.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,529,476.39/2,409.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,879.52

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