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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,430.84, 3,354.60 and 1,383

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,430.84, 3,354.60 and 1,383 is: 1,908.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,430.84 : 3,354.60 = 1,383 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,430.84/3,354.60 = 1,383/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,430.84x = 3,354.60 × 1,383
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,430.84x = 4,639,411.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,639,411.80/2,430.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,908.56

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