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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,428, 3,349.44 and 1,531.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,428, 3,349.44 and 1,531.32 is: 2,112.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,428 : 3,349.44 = 1,531.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,428/3,349.44 = 1,531.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,428x = 3,349.44 × 1,531.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,428x = 5,129,064.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,129,064.46/2,428
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,112.46

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