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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,431.02, 3,649.94 and 1,245.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,431.02, 3,649.94 and 1,245.90 is: 1,870.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,431.02 : 3,649.94 = 1,245.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,431.02/3,649.94 = 1,245.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,431.02x = 3,649.94 × 1,245.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,431.02x = 4,547,454.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,547,454.02/2,431.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,870.60

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