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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,453.41, 3,680.97 and 1,283.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,453.41, 3,680.97 and 1,283.59 is: 1,925.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,453.41 : 3,680.97 = 1,283.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,453.41/3,680.97 = 1,283.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,453.41x = 3,680.97 × 1,283.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,453.41x = 4,724,856.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,724,856.28/2,453.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,925.83

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