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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,508.18, 3,461.68 and 1,431.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,508.18, 3,461.68 and 1,431.45 is: 1,975.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,508.18 : 3,461.68 = 1,431.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,508.18/3,461.68 = 1,431.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,508.18x = 3,461.68 × 1,431.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,508.18x = 4,955,221.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,955,221.84/2,508.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,975.62

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