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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,430.46, 3,353.70 and 1,368.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,430.46, 3,353.70 and 1,368.28 is: 1,888.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,430.46 : 3,353.70 = 1,368.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,430.46/3,353.70 = 1,368.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,430.46x = 3,353.70 × 1,368.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,430.46x = 4,588,800.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,588,800.64/2,430.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,888.04

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