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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,410.59, 3,326.62 and 1,362.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,410.59, 3,326.62 and 1,362.86 is: 1,880.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,410.59 : 3,326.62 = 1,362.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,410.59/3,326.62 = 1,362.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,410.59x = 3,326.62 × 1,362.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,410.59x = 4,533,712.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,533,712.32/2,410.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,880.75

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