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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,403.71, 3,316.55 and 1,355.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,403.71, 3,316.55 and 1,355.78 is: 1,870.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,403.71 : 3,316.55 = 1,355.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,403.71/3,316.55 = 1,355.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,403.71x = 3,316.55 × 1,355.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,403.71x = 4,496,488.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,496,488.80/2,403.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,870.65

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