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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,409.92, 3,325.61 and 1,361.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,409.92, 3,325.61 and 1,361.96 is: 1,879.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,409.92 : 3,325.61 = 1,361.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,409.92/3,325.61 = 1,361.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,409.92x = 3,325.61 × 1,361.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,409.92x = 4,529,340.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,529,340.99/2,409.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,879.46

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