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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,431.11, 3,641.40 and 1,506.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,431.11, 3,641.40 and 1,506.90 is: 2,257.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,431.11 : 3,641.40 = 1,506.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,431.11/3,641.40 = 1,506.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,431.11x = 3,641.40 × 1,506.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,431.11x = 5,487,225.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,487,225.66/2,431.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,257.09

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