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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,431.62, 3,355.83 and 1,383.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,431.62, 3,355.83 and 1,383.89 is: 1,909.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,431.62 : 3,355.83 = 1,383.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,431.62/3,355.83 = 1,383.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,431.62x = 3,355.83 × 1,383.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,431.62x = 4,644,082.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,644,082.80/2,431.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,909.87

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