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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,431.33, 3,353.23 and 1,545.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,431.33, 3,353.23 and 1,545.59 is: 2,131.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,431.33 : 3,353.23 = 1,545.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,431.33/3,353.23 = 1,545.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,431.33x = 3,353.23 × 1,545.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,431.33x = 5,182,718.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,182,718.76/2,431.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,131.64

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