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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,422.69, 3,342.50 and 1,360.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,422.69, 3,342.50 and 1,360.27 is: 1,876.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,422.69 : 3,342.50 = 1,360.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,422.69/3,342.50 = 1,360.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,422.69x = 3,342.50 × 1,360.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,422.69x = 4,546,702.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,546,702.48/2,422.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,876.72

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