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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,430.14, 3,354.66 and 1,772.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,430.14, 3,354.66 and 1,772.01 is: 2,446.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,430.14 : 3,354.66 = 1,772.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,430.14/3,354.66 = 1,772.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,430.14x = 3,354.66 × 1,772.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,430.14x = 5,944,491.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,944,491.07/2,430.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,446.16

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