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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,430.48, 3,646.20 and 969.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,430.48, 3,646.20 and 969.72 is: 1,454.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,430.48 : 3,646.20 = 969.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,430.48/3,646.20 = 969.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,430.48x = 3,646.20 × 969.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,430.48x = 3,535,793.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,535,793.06/2,430.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,454.77

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