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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,703.23, 4,049.43 and 1,240.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,703.23, 4,049.43 and 1,240.37 is: 1,858.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,703.23 : 4,049.43 = 1,240.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,703.23/4,049.43 = 1,240.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,703.23x = 4,049.43 × 1,240.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,703.23x = 5,022,791.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,022,791.49/2,703.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,858.07

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