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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,408.31, 3,322.40 and 1,523.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,408.31, 3,322.40 and 1,523.93 is: 2,102.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,408.31 : 3,322.40 = 1,523.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,408.31/3,322.40 = 1,523.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,408.31x = 3,322.40 × 1,523.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,408.31x = 5,063,080.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,063,080.80/2,408.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,102.34

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