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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,453.34, 3,384.82 and 1,522.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,453.34, 3,384.82 and 1,522.38 is: 2,100.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,453.34 : 3,384.82 = 1,522.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,453.34/3,384.82 = 1,522.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,453.34x = 3,384.82 × 1,522.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,453.34x = 5,152,982.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,152,982.27/2,453.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,100.39

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