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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,412.21, 3,328.92 and 1,364.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,412.21, 3,328.92 and 1,364.25 is: 1,882.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,412.21 : 3,328.92 = 1,364.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,412.21/3,328.92 = 1,364.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,412.21x = 3,328.92 × 1,364.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,412.21x = 4,541,479.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,541,479.11/2,412.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,882.70

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