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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,431.96, 3,648.71 and 870.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,431.96, 3,648.71 and 870.91 is: 1,306.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,431.96 : 3,648.71 = 870.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,431.96/3,648.71 = 870.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,431.96x = 3,648.71 × 870.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,431.96x = 3,177,691.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,177,691.08/2,431.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,306.64

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