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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,430.26, 3,639.93 and 1,703.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,430.26, 3,639.93 and 1,703.09 is: 2,550.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,430.26 : 3,639.93 = 1,703.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,430.26/3,639.93 = 1,703.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,430.26x = 3,639.93 × 1,703.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,430.26x = 6,199,110.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,199,110.62/2,430.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,550.80

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