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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,431.89, 3,355.75 and 1,369.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,431.89, 3,355.75 and 1,369.49 is: 1,889.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,431.89 : 3,355.75 = 1,369.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,431.89/3,355.75 = 1,369.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,431.89x = 3,355.75 × 1,369.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,431.89x = 4,595,651.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,595,651.00/2,431.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,889.74

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