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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,430.08, 3,642.96 and 890.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,430.08, 3,642.96 and 890.72 is: 1,335.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,430.08 : 3,642.96 = 890.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,430.08/3,642.96 = 890.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,430.08x = 3,642.96 × 890.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,430.08x = 3,244,857.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,244,857.33/2,430.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,335.29

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