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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,431.88, 3,648.46 and 872.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,431.88, 3,648.46 and 872.04 is: 1,308.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,431.88 : 3,648.46 = 872.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,431.88/3,648.46 = 872.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,431.88x = 3,648.46 × 872.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,431.88x = 3,181,603.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,181,603.06/2,431.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,308.29

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