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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,431.97, 3,642.11 and 1,388.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,431.97, 3,642.11 and 1,388.81 is: 2,079.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,431.97 : 3,642.11 = 1,388.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,431.97/3,642.11 = 1,388.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,431.97x = 3,642.11 × 1,388.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,431.97x = 5,058,192.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,058,192.50/2,431.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,079.88

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