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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,502.48, 3,453.34 and 1,383.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,502.48, 3,453.34 and 1,383.40 is: 1,909.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,502.48 : 3,453.34 = 1,383.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,502.48/3,453.34 = 1,383.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,502.48x = 3,453.34 × 1,383.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,502.48x = 4,777,350.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,777,350.56/2,502.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,909.05

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