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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,424.28, 3,345.34 and 1,362.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,424.28, 3,345.34 and 1,362.07 is: 1,879.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,424.28 : 3,345.34 = 1,362.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,424.28/3,345.34 = 1,362.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,424.28x = 3,345.34 × 1,362.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,424.28x = 4,556,587.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,556,587.25/2,424.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,879.56

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