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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,431.98, 3,352.26 and 1,841.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,431.98, 3,352.26 and 1,841.49 is: 2,538.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,431.98 : 3,352.26 = 1,841.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,431.98/3,352.26 = 1,841.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,431.98x = 3,352.26 × 1,841.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,431.98x = 6,173,153.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,173,153.27/2,431.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,538.32

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