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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,403.41, 3,316.70 and 1,299.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,403.41, 3,316.70 and 1,299.41 is: 1,793.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,403.41 : 3,316.70 = 1,299.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,403.41/3,316.70 = 1,299.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,403.41x = 3,316.70 × 1,299.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,403.41x = 4,309,753.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,309,753.15/2,403.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,793.18

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