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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,403.40, 3,272.08 and 2,381.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,403.40, 3,272.08 and 2,381.80 is: 3,242.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,403.40 : 3,272.08 = 2,381.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,403.40/3,272.08 = 2,381.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,403.40x = 3,272.08 × 2,381.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,403.40x = 7,793,440.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,793,440.14/2,403.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,242.67

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