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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,441.40, 3,339.27 and 2,403.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,441.40, 3,339.27 and 2,403.12 is: 3,286.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,441.40 : 3,339.27 = 2,403.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,441.40/3,339.27 = 2,403.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,441.40x = 3,339.27 × 2,403.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,441.40x = 8,024,666.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,024,666.52/2,441.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,286.91

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