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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,403.42, 3,316.73 and 1,341.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,403.42, 3,316.73 and 1,341.29 is: 1,850.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,403.42 : 3,316.73 = 1,341.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,403.42/3,316.73 = 1,341.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,403.42x = 3,316.73 × 1,341.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,403.42x = 4,448,673.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,448,673.49/2,403.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,850.98

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