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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,430.16, 3,351.88 and 1,546.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,430.16, 3,351.88 and 1,546.96 is: 2,133.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,430.16 : 3,351.88 = 1,546.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,430.16/3,351.88 = 1,546.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,430.16x = 3,351.88 × 1,546.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,430.16x = 5,185,224.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,185,224.28/2,430.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,133.70

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