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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,431.64, 3,648.68 and 1,134.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,431.64, 3,648.68 and 1,134.04 is: 1,701.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,431.64 : 3,648.68 = 1,134.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,431.64/3,648.68 = 1,134.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,431.64x = 3,648.68 × 1,134.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,431.64x = 4,137,749.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,137,749.07/2,431.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,701.63

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