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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,430.56, 3,354.13 and 1,353.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,430.56, 3,354.13 and 1,353.82 is: 1,868.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,430.56 : 3,354.13 = 1,353.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,430.56/3,354.13 = 1,353.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,430.56x = 3,354.13 × 1,353.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,430.56x = 4,540,864.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,540,864.74/2,430.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,868.24

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