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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,362.88, 3,260.28 and 1,431.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,362.88, 3,260.28 and 1,431.20 is: 1,974.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,362.88 : 3,260.28 = 1,431.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,362.88/3,260.28 = 1,431.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,362.88x = 3,260.28 × 1,431.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,362.88x = 4,666,112.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,666,112.74/2,362.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,974.76

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