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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,424.08, 3,344.95 and 1,361.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,424.08, 3,344.95 and 1,361.63 is: 1,878.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,424.08 : 3,344.95 = 1,361.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,424.08/3,344.95 = 1,361.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,424.08x = 3,344.95 × 1,361.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,424.08x = 4,554,567.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,554,567.86/2,424.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,878.89

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