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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,531.44, 3,493.45 and 1,397.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,531.44, 3,493.45 and 1,397.13 is: 1,928.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,531.44 : 3,493.45 = 1,397.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,531.44/3,493.45 = 1,397.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,531.44x = 3,493.45 × 1,397.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,531.44x = 4,880,803.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,880,803.80/2,531.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,928.07

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