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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,430.45, 3,649.34 and 1,942.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,430.45, 3,649.34 and 1,942.05 is: 2,916.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,430.45 : 3,649.34 = 1,942.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,430.45/3,649.34 = 1,942.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,430.45x = 3,649.34 × 1,942.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,430.45x = 7,087,191.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,087,191.04/2,430.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,916.00

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