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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,430.19, 3,645.38 and 786.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,430.19, 3,645.38 and 786.75 is: 1,180.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,430.19 : 3,645.38 = 786.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,430.19/3,645.38 = 786.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,430.19x = 3,645.38 × 786.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,430.19x = 2,868,002.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,868,002.72/2,430.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180.16

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