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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,430.26, 3,645.41 and 698.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,430.26, 3,645.41 and 698.88 is: 1,048.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,430.26 : 3,645.41 = 698.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,430.26/3,645.41 = 698.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,430.26x = 3,645.41 × 698.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,430.26x = 2,547,700.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,547,700.65/2,430.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.33

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