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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,430.51, 3,646.11 and 1,113.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,430.51, 3,646.11 and 1,113.96 is: 1,671.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,430.51 : 3,646.11 = 1,113.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,430.51/3,646.11 = 1,113.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,430.51x = 3,646.11 × 1,113.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,430.51x = 4,061,620.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,061,620.70/2,430.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,671.10

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