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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,421.40, 3,343.13 and 1,860.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,421.40, 3,343.13 and 1,860.85 is: 2,569.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,421.40 : 3,343.13 = 1,860.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,421.40/3,343.13 = 1,860.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,421.40x = 3,343.13 × 1,860.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,421.40x = 6,221,063.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,221,063.46/2,421.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,569.20

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