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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,430.06, 3,644.84 and 1,043.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,430.06, 3,644.84 and 1,043.14 is: 1,564.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,430.06 : 3,644.84 = 1,043.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,430.06/3,644.84 = 1,043.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,430.06x = 3,644.84 × 1,043.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,430.06x = 3,802,078.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,802,078.40/2,430.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,564.60

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