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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,431.74, 3,650.70 and 2,419.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,431.74, 3,650.70 and 2,419.50 is: 3,632.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,431.74 : 3,650.70 = 2,419.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,431.74/3,650.70 = 2,419.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,431.74x = 3,650.70 × 2,419.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,431.74x = 8,832,868.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,832,868.65/2,431.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,632.32

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