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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,424.60, 3,345.48 and 1,376.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,424.60, 3,345.48 and 1,376.52 is: 1,899.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,424.60 : 3,345.48 = 1,376.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,424.60/3,345.48 = 1,376.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,424.60x = 3,345.48 × 1,376.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,424.60x = 4,605,120.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,605,120.13/2,424.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,899.33

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