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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,503.31, 3,454.50 and 1,384.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,503.31, 3,454.50 and 1,384.21 is: 1,910.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,503.31 : 3,454.50 = 1,384.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,503.31/3,454.50 = 1,384.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,503.31x = 3,454.50 × 1,384.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,503.31x = 4,781,763.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,781,763.81/2,503.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,910.17

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