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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,478.26, 3,419.84 and 1,359.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,478.26, 3,419.84 and 1,359.20 is: 1,875.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,478.26 : 3,419.84 = 1,359.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,478.26/3,419.84 = 1,359.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,478.26x = 3,419.84 × 1,359.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,478.26x = 4,648,258.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,648,258.48/2,478.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,875.61

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