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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,430.01, 3,639.54 and 1,702.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,430.01, 3,639.54 and 1,702.84 is: 2,550.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,430.01 : 3,639.54 = 1,702.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,430.01/3,639.54 = 1,702.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,430.01x = 3,639.54 × 1,702.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,430.01x = 6,197,554.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,197,554.29/2,430.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,550.42

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