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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,478.89, 3,420.89 and 1,359.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,478.89, 3,420.89 and 1,359.84 is: 1,876.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,478.89 : 3,420.89 = 1,359.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,478.89/3,420.89 = 1,359.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,478.89x = 3,420.89 × 1,359.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,478.89x = 4,651,856.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,651,856.26/2,478.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,876.59

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