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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,430.26, 3,645.92 and 891.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,430.26, 3,645.92 and 891.26 is: 1,337.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,430.26 : 3,645.92 = 891.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,430.26/3,645.92 = 891.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,430.26x = 3,645.92 × 891.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,430.26x = 3,249,462.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,249,462.66/2,430.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,337.08

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