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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,430.18, 3,354.96 and 1,486.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,430.18, 3,354.96 and 1,486.18 is: 2,051.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,430.18 : 3,354.96 = 1,486.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,430.18/3,354.96 = 1,486.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,430.18x = 3,354.96 × 1,486.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,430.18x = 4,986,074.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,986,074.45/2,430.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,051.73

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