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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,403.26, 3,316.48 and 1,299.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,403.26, 3,316.48 and 1,299.26 is: 1,792.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,403.26 : 3,316.48 = 1,299.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,403.26/3,316.48 = 1,299.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,403.26x = 3,316.48 × 1,299.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,403.26x = 4,308,969.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,308,969.80/2,403.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,792.97

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