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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,431.84, 5,143.66 and 1,581.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,431.84, 5,143.66 and 1,581.09 is: 2,369.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,431.84 : 5,143.66 = 1,581.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,431.84/5,143.66 = 1,581.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,431.84x = 5,143.66 × 1,581.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,431.84x = 8,132,589.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,132,589.39/3,431.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,369.75

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