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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,430.96, 3,354.71 and 1,383.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,430.96, 3,354.71 and 1,383.02 is: 1,908.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,430.96 : 3,354.71 = 1,383.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,430.96/3,354.71 = 1,383.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,430.96x = 3,354.71 × 1,383.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,430.96x = 4,639,631.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,639,631.02/2,430.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,908.56

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