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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,403.46, 3,316.89 and 1,355.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,403.46, 3,316.89 and 1,355.50 is: 1,870.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,403.46 : 3,316.89 = 1,355.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,403.46/3,316.89 = 1,355.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,403.46x = 3,316.89 × 1,355.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,403.46x = 4,496,044.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,496,044.40/2,403.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,870.65

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