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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,403.47, 3,316.53 and 1,408.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,403.47, 3,316.53 and 1,408.55 is: 1,943.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,403.47 : 3,316.53 = 1,408.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,403.47/3,316.53 = 1,408.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,403.47x = 3,316.53 × 1,408.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,403.47x = 4,671,498.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,671,498.33/2,403.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,943.65

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