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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,431.85, 3,356.30 and 1,369.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,431.85, 3,356.30 and 1,369.67 is: 1,890.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,431.85 : 3,356.30 = 1,369.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,431.85/3,356.30 = 1,369.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,431.85x = 3,356.30 × 1,369.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,431.85x = 4,597,010.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,597,010.06/2,431.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,890.34

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