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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,431.61, 3,355.03 and 1,369.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,431.61, 3,355.03 and 1,369.18 is: 1,889.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,431.61 : 3,355.03 = 1,369.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,431.61/3,355.03 = 1,369.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,431.61x = 3,355.03 × 1,369.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,431.61x = 4,593,639.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,593,639.98/2,431.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,889.14

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