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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,421.23, 3,340.98 and 1,359.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,421.23, 3,340.98 and 1,359.05 is: 1,875.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,421.23 : 3,340.98 = 1,359.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,421.23/3,340.98 = 1,359.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,421.23x = 3,340.98 × 1,359.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,421.23x = 4,540,542.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,540,542.16/2,421.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,875.31

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