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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,431.69, 3,355.76 and 1,383.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,431.69, 3,355.76 and 1,383.75 is: 1,909.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,431.69 : 3,355.76 = 1,383.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,431.69/3,355.76 = 1,383.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,431.69x = 3,355.76 × 1,383.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,431.69x = 4,643,536.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,643,536.36/2,431.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,909.59

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