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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,431.92, 3,648.41 and 788.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,431.92, 3,648.41 and 788.43 is: 1,182.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,431.92 : 3,648.41 = 788.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,431.92/3,648.41 = 788.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,431.92x = 3,648.41 × 788.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,431.92x = 2,876,528.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,876,528.59/2,431.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,182.82

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