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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,430, 3,353.40 and 1,499.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,430, 3,353.40 and 1,499.04 is: 2,068.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,430 : 3,353.40 = 1,499.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,430/3,353.40 = 1,499.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,430x = 3,353.40 × 1,499.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,430x = 5,026,880.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,026,880.74/2,430
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,068.68

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