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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,403.78, 3,316.86 and 1,341.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,403.78, 3,316.86 and 1,341.41 is: 1,850.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,403.78 : 3,316.86 = 1,341.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,403.78/3,316.86 = 1,341.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,403.78x = 3,316.86 × 1,341.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,403.78x = 4,449,252.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,449,252.59/2,403.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,850.94

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