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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,403.94, 3,317.49 and 1,356

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,403.94, 3,317.49 and 1,356 is: 1,871.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,403.94 : 3,317.49 = 1,356 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,403.94/3,317.49 = 1,356/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,403.94x = 3,317.49 × 1,356
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,403.94x = 4,498,516.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,498,516.44/2,403.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,871.31

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