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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,431.36, 3,644.20 and 970.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,431.36, 3,644.20 and 970.93 is: 1,455.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,431.36 : 3,644.20 = 970.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,431.36/3,644.20 = 970.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,431.36x = 3,644.20 × 970.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,431.36x = 3,538,263.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,538,263.11/2,431.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,455.26

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