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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,412.58, 3,329.36 and 1,364.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,412.58, 3,329.36 and 1,364.64 is: 1,883.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,412.58 : 3,329.36 = 1,364.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,412.58/3,329.36 = 1,364.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,412.58x = 3,329.36 × 1,364.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,412.58x = 4,543,354.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,543,354.36/2,412.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,883.20

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