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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,430.16, 3,641 and 1,946.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,430.16, 3,641 and 1,946.20 is: 2,915.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,430.16 : 3,641 = 1,946.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,430.16/3,641 = 1,946.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,430.16x = 3,641 × 1,946.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,430.16x = 7,086,114.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,086,114.20/2,430.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,915.90

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