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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,412.62, 3,329.54 and 1,350.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,412.62, 3,329.54 and 1,350.32 is: 1,863.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,412.62 : 3,329.54 = 1,350.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,412.62/3,329.54 = 1,350.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,412.62x = 3,329.54 × 1,350.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,412.62x = 4,495,944.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,495,944.45/2,412.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,863.51

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