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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,502.30, 3,452.97 and 1,383.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,502.30, 3,452.97 and 1,383.24 is: 1,908.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,502.30 : 3,452.97 = 1,383.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,502.30/3,452.97 = 1,383.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,502.30x = 3,452.97 × 1,383.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,502.30x = 4,776,286.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,776,286.22/2,502.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,908.76

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