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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,431.25, 3,646.48 and 870.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,431.25, 3,646.48 and 870.99 is: 1,306.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,431.25 : 3,646.48 = 870.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,431.25/3,646.48 = 870.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,431.25x = 3,646.48 × 870.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,431.25x = 3,176,029.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,176,029.38/2,431.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,306.34

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