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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,413.76, 3,331.40 and 1,365.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,413.76, 3,331.40 and 1,365.60 is: 1,884.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,413.76 : 3,331.40 = 1,365.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,413.76/3,331.40 = 1,365.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,413.76x = 3,331.40 × 1,365.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,413.76x = 4,549,359.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,549,359.84/2,413.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,884.76

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