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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,431.84, 3,355.50 and 1,369.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,431.84, 3,355.50 and 1,369.44 is: 1,889.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,431.84 : 3,355.50 = 1,369.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,431.84/3,355.50 = 1,369.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,431.84x = 3,355.50 × 1,369.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,431.84x = 4,595,155.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,595,155.92/2,431.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,889.58

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