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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,431.17, 3,646.76 and 1,334.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,431.17, 3,646.76 and 1,334.93 is: 2,002.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,431.17 : 3,646.76 = 1,334.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,431.17/3,646.76 = 1,334.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,431.17x = 3,646.76 × 1,334.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,431.17x = 4,868,169.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,868,169.33/2,431.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,002.40

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