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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,430.35, 3,645.51 and 969.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,430.35, 3,645.51 and 969.47 is: 1,454.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,430.35 : 3,645.51 = 969.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,430.35/3,645.51 = 969.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,430.35x = 3,645.51 × 969.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,430.35x = 3,534,212.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,534,212.58/2,430.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,454.20

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