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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,502.44, 3,453.35 and 1,383.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,502.44, 3,453.35 and 1,383.44 is: 1,909.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,502.44 : 3,453.35 = 1,383.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,502.44/3,453.35 = 1,383.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,502.44x = 3,453.35 × 1,383.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,502.44x = 4,777,502.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,777,502.52/2,502.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,909.14

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