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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,431.32, 3,646.98 and 676.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,431.32, 3,646.98 and 676.46 is: 1,014.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,431.32 : 3,646.98 = 676.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,431.32/3,646.98 = 676.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,431.32x = 3,646.98 × 676.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,431.32x = 2,467,036.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,467,036.09/2,431.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014.69

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