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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,431.33, 3,647.54 and 1,260.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,431.33, 3,647.54 and 1,260.97 is: 1,891.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,431.33 : 3,647.54 = 1,260.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,431.33/3,647.54 = 1,260.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,431.33x = 3,647.54 × 1,260.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,431.33x = 4,599,432.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,599,432.21/2,431.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,891.74

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