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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,431.10, 3,647.74 and 871.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,431.10, 3,647.74 and 871.58 is: 1,307.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,431.10 : 3,647.74 = 871.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,431.10/3,647.74 = 871.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,431.10x = 3,647.74 × 871.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,431.10x = 3,179,297.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,179,297.23/2,431.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,307.76

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