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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,431.47, 3,651.60 and 2,236.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,431.47, 3,651.60 and 2,236.11 is: 3,358.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,431.47 : 3,651.60 = 2,236.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,431.47/3,651.60 = 2,236.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,431.47x = 3,651.60 × 2,236.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,431.47x = 8,165,368.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,165,368.10/2,431.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,358.20

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