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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,181.46, 3,009.32 and 1,383.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,181.46, 3,009.32 and 1,383.48 is: 1,908.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,181.46 : 3,009.32 = 1,383.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,181.46/3,009.32 = 1,383.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,181.46x = 3,009.32 × 1,383.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,181.46x = 4,163,334.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,163,334.03/2,181.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,908.51

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