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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,494.26, 3,441.96 and 1,431.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,494.26, 3,441.96 and 1,431.28 is: 1,975.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,494.26 : 3,441.96 = 1,431.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,494.26/3,441.96 = 1,431.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,494.26x = 3,441.96 × 1,431.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,494.26x = 4,926,411.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,926,411.61/2,494.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,975.10

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