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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,421.69, 3,341.12 and 1,359.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,421.69, 3,341.12 and 1,359.27 is: 1,875.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,421.69 : 3,341.12 = 1,359.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,421.69/3,341.12 = 1,359.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,421.69x = 3,341.12 × 1,359.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,421.69x = 4,541,487.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,541,487.58/2,421.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,875.34

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