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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,431.98, 3,651.36 and 1,246.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,431.98, 3,651.36 and 1,246.85 is: 1,872.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,431.98 : 3,651.36 = 1,246.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,431.98/3,651.36 = 1,246.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,431.98x = 3,651.36 × 1,246.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,431.98x = 4,552,688.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,552,688.22/2,431.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,872.01

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