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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,411.78, 3,328.41 and 1,349.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,411.78, 3,328.41 and 1,349.63 is: 1,862.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,411.78 : 3,328.41 = 1,349.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,411.78/3,328.41 = 1,349.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,411.78x = 3,328.41 × 1,349.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,411.78x = 4,492,130.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,492,130.31/2,411.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,862.58

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