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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,430.28, 3,646.61 and 1,505.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,430.28, 3,646.61 and 1,505.59 is: 2,259.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,430.28 : 3,646.61 = 1,505.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,430.28/3,646.61 = 1,505.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,430.28x = 3,646.61 × 1,505.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,430.28x = 5,490,299.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,490,299.55/2,430.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,259.12

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