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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,412.90, 3,329.84 and 1,350.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,412.90, 3,329.84 and 1,350.59 is: 1,863.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,412.90 : 3,329.84 = 1,350.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,412.90/3,329.84 = 1,350.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,412.90x = 3,329.84 × 1,350.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,412.90x = 4,497,235.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,497,235.33/2,412.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,863.83

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