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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,428.02, 3,349.62 and 1,531.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,428.02, 3,349.62 and 1,531.05 is: 2,112.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,428.02 : 3,349.62 = 1,531.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,428.02/3,349.62 = 1,531.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,428.02x = 3,349.62 × 1,531.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,428.02x = 5,128,435.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,128,435.70/2,428.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,112.19

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