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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,421.58, 3,341.64 and 1,359.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,421.58, 3,341.64 and 1,359.52 is: 1,876.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,421.58 : 3,341.64 = 1,359.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,421.58/3,341.64 = 1,359.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,421.58x = 3,341.64 × 1,359.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,421.58x = 4,543,026.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,543,026.41/2,421.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,876.06

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