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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,422.81, 3,343.43 and 1,360.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,422.81, 3,343.43 and 1,360.59 is: 1,877.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,422.81 : 3,343.43 = 1,360.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,422.81/3,343.43 = 1,360.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,422.81x = 3,343.43 × 1,360.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,422.81x = 4,549,037.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,549,037.42/2,422.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,877.59

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