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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,502.16, 3,452.68 and 1,383.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,502.16, 3,452.68 and 1,383.03 is: 1,908.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,502.16 : 3,452.68 = 1,383.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,502.16/3,452.68 = 1,383.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,502.16x = 3,452.68 × 1,383.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,502.16x = 4,775,160.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,775,160.02/2,502.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,908.42

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