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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,403.16, 3,316.32 and 1,341

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,403.16, 3,316.32 and 1,341 is: 1,850.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,403.16 : 3,316.32 = 1,341 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,403.16/3,316.32 = 1,341/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,403.16x = 3,316.32 × 1,341
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,403.16x = 4,447,185.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,447,185.12/2,403.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,850.56

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