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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,431.40, 3,647.44 and 787.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,431.40, 3,647.44 and 787.42 is: 1,181.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,431.40 : 3,647.44 = 787.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,431.40/3,647.44 = 787.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,431.40x = 3,647.44 × 787.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,431.40x = 2,872,059.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,872,059.07/2,431.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,181.24

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