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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,431.89, 3,645.05 and 1,044.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,431.89, 3,645.05 and 1,044.95 is: 1,566.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,431.89 : 3,645.05 = 1,044.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,431.89/3,645.05 = 1,044.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,431.89x = 3,645.05 × 1,044.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,431.89x = 3,808,871.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,808,871.55/2,431.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,566.22

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