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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,421.52, 3,341.51 and 1,359.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,421.52, 3,341.51 and 1,359.23 is: 1,875.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,421.52 : 3,341.51 = 1,359.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,421.52/3,341.51 = 1,359.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,421.52x = 3,341.51 × 1,359.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,421.52x = 4,541,862.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,541,862.23/2,421.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,875.63

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