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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,431.34, 3,355.22 and 1,383.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,431.34, 3,355.22 and 1,383.40 is: 1,909.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,431.34 : 3,355.22 = 1,383.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,431.34/3,355.22 = 1,383.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,431.34x = 3,355.22 × 1,383.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,431.34x = 4,641,611.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,641,611.35/2,431.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,909.08

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