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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,431.89, 3,647.92 and 951.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,431.89, 3,647.92 and 951.06 is: 1,426.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,431.89 : 3,647.92 = 951.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,431.89/3,647.92 = 951.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,431.89x = 3,647.92 × 951.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,431.89x = 3,469,374.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,469,374.74/2,431.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,426.61

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