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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,431.18, 3,642.99 and 969.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,431.18, 3,642.99 and 969.67 is: 1,453.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,431.18 : 3,642.99 = 969.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,431.18/3,642.99 = 969.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,431.18x = 3,642.99 × 969.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,431.18x = 3,532,498.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,532,498.11/2,431.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,453.00

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