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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,330.59, 3,491.28 and 1,403.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,330.59, 3,491.28 and 1,403.41 is: 2,102.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,330.59 : 3,491.28 = 1,403.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,330.59/3,491.28 = 1,403.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,330.59x = 3,491.28 × 1,403.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,330.59x = 4,899,697.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,899,697.26/2,330.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,102.34

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