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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,502.35, 3,452.94 and 1,383.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,502.35, 3,452.94 and 1,383.22 is: 1,908.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,502.35 : 3,452.94 = 1,383.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,502.35/3,452.94 = 1,383.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,502.35x = 3,452.94 × 1,383.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,502.35x = 4,776,175.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,776,175.67/2,502.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,908.68

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