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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,412.35, 3,329.65 and 1,365.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,412.35, 3,329.65 and 1,365.02 is: 1,884.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,412.35 : 3,329.65 = 1,365.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,412.35/3,329.65 = 1,365.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,412.35x = 3,329.65 × 1,365.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,412.35x = 4,545,038.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,545,038.84/2,412.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,884.07

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