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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,759.32, 4,118.69 and 2,431.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,759.32, 4,118.69 and 2,431.24 is: 3,628.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,759.32 : 4,118.69 = 2,431.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,759.32/4,118.69 = 2,431.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,759.32x = 4,118.69 × 2,431.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,759.32x = 10,013,523.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,013,523.88/2,759.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,628.98

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