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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,430.23, 3,355.33 and 1,869.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,430.23, 3,355.33 and 1,869.71 is: 2,581.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,430.23 : 3,355.33 = 1,869.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,430.23/3,355.33 = 1,869.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,430.23x = 3,355.33 × 1,869.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,430.23x = 6,273,500.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,273,500.24/2,430.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,581.44

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