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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,431.58, 3,650.06 and 971.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,431.58, 3,650.06 and 971.75 is: 1,458.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,431.58 : 3,650.06 = 971.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,431.58/3,650.06 = 971.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,431.58x = 3,650.06 × 971.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,431.58x = 3,546,957.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,546,957.36/2,431.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,458.71

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