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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,403.90, 3,312.46 and 1,773.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,403.90, 3,312.46 and 1,773.44 is: 2,443.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,403.90 : 3,312.46 = 1,773.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,403.90/3,312.46 = 1,773.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,403.90x = 3,312.46 × 1,773.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,403.90x = 5,874,428.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,874,428.07/2,403.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,443.71

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