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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,431.16, 3,643.68 and 1,043.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,431.16, 3,643.68 and 1,043.60 is: 1,564.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,431.16 : 3,643.68 = 1,043.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,431.16/3,643.68 = 1,043.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,431.16x = 3,643.68 × 1,043.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,431.16x = 3,802,544.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,802,544.45/2,431.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,564.09

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