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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,422.53, 3,343.10 and 1,360.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,422.53, 3,343.10 and 1,360.15 is: 1,877.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,422.53 : 3,343.10 = 1,360.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,422.53/3,343.10 = 1,360.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,422.53x = 3,343.10 × 1,360.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,422.53x = 4,547,102.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,547,102.31/2,422.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,877.01

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