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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,502.41, 3,453.53 and 1,383.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,502.41, 3,453.53 and 1,383.39 is: 1,909.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,502.41 : 3,453.53 = 1,383.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,502.41/3,453.53 = 1,383.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,502.41x = 3,453.53 × 1,383.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,502.41x = 4,777,571.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,777,571.95/2,502.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,909.19

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