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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,430.45, 3,353.44 and 1,383.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,430.45, 3,353.44 and 1,383.09 is: 1,908.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,430.45 : 3,353.44 = 1,383.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,430.45/3,353.44 = 1,383.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,430.45x = 3,353.44 × 1,383.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,430.45x = 4,638,109.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,638,109.33/2,430.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,908.33

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