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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,430.35, 3,353.75 and 1,368.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,430.35, 3,353.75 and 1,368.14 is: 1,887.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,430.35 : 3,353.75 = 1,368.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,430.35/3,353.75 = 1,368.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,430.35x = 3,353.75 × 1,368.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,430.35x = 4,588,375.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,588,375.92/2,430.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,887.95

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