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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,430.47, 3,355.31 and 1,722.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,430.47, 3,355.31 and 1,722.89 is: 2,378.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,430.47 : 3,355.31 = 1,722.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,430.47/3,355.31 = 1,722.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,430.47x = 3,355.31 × 1,722.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,430.47x = 5,780,830.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,780,830.05/2,430.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,378.48

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