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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,431.24, 3,647.86 and 871.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,431.24, 3,647.86 and 871.44 is: 1,307.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,431.24 : 3,647.86 = 871.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,431.24/3,647.86 = 871.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,431.24x = 3,647.86 × 871.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,431.24x = 3,178,891.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,178,891.12/2,431.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,307.52

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