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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,412.32, 3,328.90 and 1,350

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,412.32, 3,328.90 and 1,350 is: 1,862.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,412.32 : 3,328.90 = 1,350 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,412.32/3,328.90 = 1,350/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,412.32x = 3,328.90 × 1,350
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,412.32x = 4,494,011.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,494,011.63/2,412.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,862.95

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