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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,430.05, 3,645.42 and 1,197.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,430.05, 3,645.42 and 1,197.53 is: 1,796.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,430.05 : 3,645.42 = 1,197.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,430.05/3,645.42 = 1,197.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,430.05x = 3,645.42 × 1,197.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,430.05x = 4,365,499.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,365,499.81/2,430.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,796.47

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