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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,403.47, 3,316.79 and 1,299.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,403.47, 3,316.79 and 1,299.47 is: 1,793.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,403.47 : 3,316.79 = 1,299.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,403.47/3,316.79 = 1,299.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,403.47x = 3,316.79 × 1,299.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,403.47x = 4,310,069.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,310,069.10/2,403.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,793.27

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