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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,430.52, 3,353.54 and 1,368.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,430.52, 3,353.54 and 1,368.36 is: 1,888.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,430.52 : 3,353.54 = 1,368.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,430.52/3,353.54 = 1,368.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,430.52x = 3,353.54 × 1,368.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,430.52x = 4,588,843.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,588,843.15/2,430.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,888.01

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