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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,502.72, 3,453.63 and 1,383.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,502.72, 3,453.63 and 1,383.63 is: 1,909.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,502.72 : 3,453.63 = 1,383.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,502.72/3,453.63 = 1,383.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,502.72x = 3,453.63 × 1,383.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,502.72x = 4,778,546.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,778,546.08/2,502.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,909.34

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