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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,431.05, 3,646.68 and 787.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,431.05, 3,646.68 and 787.38 is: 1,181.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,431.05 : 3,646.68 = 787.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,431.05/3,646.68 = 787.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,431.05x = 3,646.68 × 787.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,431.05x = 2,871,322.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,871,322.90/2,431.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,181.10

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