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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,502.16, 3,452.82 and 1,383.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,502.16, 3,452.82 and 1,383.08 is: 1,908.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,502.16 : 3,452.82 = 1,383.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,502.16/3,452.82 = 1,383.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,502.16x = 3,452.82 × 1,383.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,502.16x = 4,775,526.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,775,526.29/2,502.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,908.56

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