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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,430.28, 3,642.34 and 1,552.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,430.28, 3,642.34 and 1,552.44 is: 2,326.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,430.28 : 3,642.34 = 1,552.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,430.28/3,642.34 = 1,552.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,430.28x = 3,642.34 × 1,552.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,430.28x = 5,654,521.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,654,521.12/2,430.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,326.70

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