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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,403, 3,316.14 and 1,299

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,403, 3,316.14 and 1,299 is: 1,792.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,403 : 3,316.14 = 1,299 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,403/3,316.14 = 1,299/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,403x = 3,316.14 × 1,299
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,403x = 4,307,665.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,307,665.86/2,403
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,792.62

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