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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,430.23, 3,645.32 and 786.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,430.23, 3,645.32 and 786.74 is: 1,180.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,430.23 : 3,645.32 = 786.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,430.23/3,645.32 = 786.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,430.23x = 3,645.32 × 786.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,430.23x = 2,867,919.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,867,919.06/2,430.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180.10

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