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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,421.33, 3,341.39 and 1,359.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,421.33, 3,341.39 and 1,359.15 is: 1,875.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,421.33 : 3,341.39 = 1,359.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,421.33/3,341.39 = 1,359.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,421.33x = 3,341.39 × 1,359.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,421.33x = 4,541,443.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,541,443.42/2,421.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,875.60

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