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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,411.78, 3,328.32 and 1,363.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,411.78, 3,328.32 and 1,363.64 is: 1,881.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,411.78 : 3,328.32 = 1,363.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,411.78/3,328.32 = 1,363.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,411.78x = 3,328.32 × 1,363.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,411.78x = 4,538,630.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,538,630.28/2,411.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,881.86

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