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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,430.38, 3,355.08 and 1,648.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,430.38, 3,355.08 and 1,648.55 is: 2,275.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,430.38 : 3,355.08 = 1,648.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,430.38/3,355.08 = 1,648.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,430.38x = 3,355.08 × 1,648.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,430.38x = 5,531,017.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,531,017.13/2,430.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,275.78

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