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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,383.46, 3,290.08 and 1,501.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,383.46, 3,290.08 and 1,501.83 is: 2,073.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,383.46 : 3,290.08 = 1,501.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,383.46/3,290.08 = 1,501.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,383.46x = 3,290.08 × 1,501.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,383.46x = 4,941,140.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,941,140.85/2,383.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,073.10

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