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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,431.35, 3,355.43 and 1,549.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,431.35, 3,355.43 and 1,549.26 is: 2,138.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,431.35 : 3,355.43 = 1,549.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,431.35/3,355.43 = 1,549.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,431.35x = 3,355.43 × 1,549.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,431.35x = 5,198,425.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,198,425.74/2,431.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,138.08

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