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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,430.45, 3,643.93 and 1,197.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,430.45, 3,643.93 and 1,197.56 is: 1,795.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,430.45 : 3,643.93 = 1,197.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,430.45/3,643.93 = 1,197.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,430.45x = 3,643.93 × 1,197.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,430.45x = 4,363,824.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,363,824.81/2,430.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,795.48

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