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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,431.92, 3,647.66 and 1,045.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,431.92, 3,647.66 and 1,045.01 is: 1,567.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,431.92 : 3,647.66 = 1,045.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,431.92/3,647.66 = 1,045.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,431.92x = 3,647.66 × 1,045.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,431.92x = 3,811,817.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,811,817.71/2,431.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,567.41

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