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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,403.24, 3,316.44 and 1,340.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,403.24, 3,316.44 and 1,340.96 is: 1,850.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,403.24 : 3,316.44 = 1,340.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,403.24/3,316.44 = 1,340.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,403.24x = 3,316.44 × 1,340.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,403.24x = 4,447,213.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,447,213.38/2,403.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,850.51

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