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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,431.73, 3,354.95 and 1,369.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,431.73, 3,354.95 and 1,369.32 is: 1,889.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,431.73 : 3,354.95 = 1,369.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,431.73/3,354.95 = 1,369.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,431.73x = 3,354.95 × 1,369.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,431.73x = 4,593,993.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,593,993.29/2,431.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,889.19

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