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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,421.34, 3,341.48 and 1,359.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,421.34, 3,341.48 and 1,359.34 is: 1,875.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,421.34 : 3,341.48 = 1,359.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,421.34/3,341.48 = 1,359.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,421.34x = 3,341.48 × 1,359.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,421.34x = 4,542,192.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,542,192.27/2,421.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,875.90

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