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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,430.44, 3,644.56 and 969.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,430.44, 3,644.56 and 969.20 is: 1,453.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,430.44 : 3,644.56 = 969.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,430.44/3,644.56 = 969.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,430.44x = 3,644.56 × 969.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,430.44x = 3,532,307.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,532,307.55/2,430.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,453.36

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