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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,430.06, 3,351.87 and 2,245.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,430.06, 3,351.87 and 2,245.50 is: 3,097.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,430.06 : 3,351.87 = 2,245.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,430.06/3,351.87 = 2,245.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,430.06x = 3,351.87 × 2,245.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,430.06x = 7,526,624.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,526,624.09/2,430.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,097.30

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