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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,430.35, 3,646.11 and 786.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,430.35, 3,646.11 and 786.90 is: 1,180.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,430.35 : 3,646.11 = 786.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,430.35/3,646.11 = 786.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,430.35x = 3,646.11 × 786.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,430.35x = 2,869,120.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,869,120.02/2,430.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180.54

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