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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,430.81, 3,354.56 and 1,382.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,430.81, 3,354.56 and 1,382.87 is: 1,908.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,430.81 : 3,354.56 = 1,382.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,430.81/3,354.56 = 1,382.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,430.81x = 3,354.56 × 1,382.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,430.81x = 4,638,896.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,638,896.70/2,430.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,908.37

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