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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,431.98, 3,356.10 and 1,384.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,431.98, 3,356.10 and 1,384.02 is: 1,909.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,431.98 : 3,356.10 = 1,384.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,431.98/3,356.10 = 1,384.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,431.98x = 3,356.10 × 1,384.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,431.98x = 4,644,909.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,644,909.52/2,431.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,909.93

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