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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,430.15, 3,353.89 and 1,368.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,430.15, 3,353.89 and 1,368.09 is: 1,888.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,430.15 : 3,353.89 = 1,368.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,430.15/3,353.89 = 1,368.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,430.15x = 3,353.89 × 1,368.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,430.15x = 4,588,428.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,588,428.29/2,430.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,888.12

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