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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,421.18, 3,341.50 and 1,359.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,421.18, 3,341.50 and 1,359.23 is: 1,875.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,421.18 : 3,341.50 = 1,359.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,421.18/3,341.50 = 1,359.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,421.18x = 3,341.50 × 1,359.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,421.18x = 4,541,846.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,541,846.94/2,421.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,875.88

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