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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,431.77, 3,356.13 and 1,369.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,431.77, 3,356.13 and 1,369.93 is: 1,890.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,431.77 : 3,356.13 = 1,369.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,431.77/3,356.13 = 1,369.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,431.77x = 3,356.13 × 1,369.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,431.77x = 4,597,663.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,597,663.17/2,431.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,890.67

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