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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,430.30, 3,643.33 and 2,062.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,430.30, 3,643.33 and 2,062.49 is: 3,091.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,430.30 : 3,643.33 = 2,062.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,430.30/3,643.33 = 2,062.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,430.30x = 3,643.33 × 2,062.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,430.30x = 7,514,322.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,514,322.43/2,430.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,091.93

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