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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,385.06, 3,577.59 and 1,230

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,385.06, 3,577.59 and 1,230 is: 1,845.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,385.06 : 3,577.59 = 1,230 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,385.06/3,577.59 = 1,230/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,385.06x = 3,577.59 × 1,230
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,385.06x = 4,400,435.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,400,435.70/2,385.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,845.00

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