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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,412.65, 3,329.34 and 1,364.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,412.65, 3,329.34 and 1,364.69 is: 1,883.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,412.65 : 3,329.34 = 1,364.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,412.65/3,329.34 = 1,364.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,412.65x = 3,329.34 × 1,364.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,412.65x = 4,543,517.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,543,517.00/2,412.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,883.21

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