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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,429.08, 3,645.05 and 1,130.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,429.08, 3,645.05 and 1,130.56 is: 1,696.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,429.08 : 3,645.05 = 1,130.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,429.08/3,645.05 = 1,130.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,429.08x = 3,645.05 × 1,130.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,429.08x = 4,120,932.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,120,932.96/2,429.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,696.50

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