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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,421.33, 3,628.54 and 1,379.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,421.33, 3,628.54 and 1,379.18 is: 2,066.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,421.33 : 3,628.54 = 1,379.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,421.33/3,628.54 = 1,379.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,421.33x = 3,628.54 × 1,379.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,421.33x = 5,004,402.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,004,402.90/2,421.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,066.80

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