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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,431.60, 3,355.62 and 1,383.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,431.60, 3,355.62 and 1,383.66 is: 1,909.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,431.60 : 3,355.62 = 1,383.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,431.60/3,355.62 = 1,383.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,431.60x = 3,355.62 × 1,383.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,431.60x = 4,643,037.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,643,037.17/2,431.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,909.46

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