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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,430.54, 3,354.08 and 1,368.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,430.54, 3,354.08 and 1,368.36 is: 1,888.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,430.54 : 3,354.08 = 1,368.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,430.54/3,354.08 = 1,368.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,430.54x = 3,354.08 × 1,368.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,430.54x = 4,589,582.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,589,582.07/2,430.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,888.30

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