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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,479.34, 3,421.44 and 1,360.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,479.34, 3,421.44 and 1,360.33 is: 1,877.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,479.34 : 3,421.44 = 1,360.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,479.34/3,421.44 = 1,360.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,479.34x = 3,421.44 × 1,360.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,479.34x = 4,654,278.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,654,278.92/2,479.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,877.22

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