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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,431.68, 3,355.52 and 1,383.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,431.68, 3,355.52 and 1,383.68 is: 1,909.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,431.68 : 3,355.52 = 1,383.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,431.68/3,355.52 = 1,383.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,431.68x = 3,355.52 × 1,383.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,431.68x = 4,642,965.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,642,965.91/2,431.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,909.37

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