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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,388.49, 3,576.25 and 1,231.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,388.49, 3,576.25 and 1,231.81 is: 1,844.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,388.49 : 3,576.25 = 1,231.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,388.49/3,576.25 = 1,231.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,388.49x = 3,576.25 × 1,231.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,388.49x = 4,405,253.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,405,253.11/2,388.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,844.37

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