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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,431.67, 3,355.17 and 1,548.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,431.67, 3,355.17 and 1,548.77 is: 2,136.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,431.67 : 3,355.17 = 1,548.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,431.67/3,355.17 = 1,548.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,431.67x = 3,355.17 × 1,548.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,431.67x = 5,196,386.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,196,386.64/2,431.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,136.96

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