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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,424.71, 3,346.11 and 1,362.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,424.71, 3,346.11 and 1,362.52 is: 1,880.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,424.71 : 3,346.11 = 1,362.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,424.71/3,346.11 = 1,362.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,424.71x = 3,346.11 × 1,362.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,424.71x = 4,559,133.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,559,133.43/2,424.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,880.28

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