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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,430.54, 3,645.05 and 786.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,430.54, 3,645.05 and 786.71 is: 1,179.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,430.54 : 3,645.05 = 786.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,430.54/3,645.05 = 786.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,430.54x = 3,645.05 × 786.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,430.54x = 2,867,575.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,867,575.13/2,430.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,179.81

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