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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,431.08, 3,643.02 and 1,273.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,431.08, 3,643.02 and 1,273.32 is: 1,908.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,431.08 : 3,643.02 = 1,273.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,431.08/3,643.02 = 1,273.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,431.08x = 3,643.02 × 1,273.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,431.08x = 4,638,730.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,638,730.23/2,431.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,908.09

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