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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,430.56, 3,645.48 and 675.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,430.56, 3,645.48 and 675.74 is: 1,013.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,430.56 : 3,645.48 = 675.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,430.56/3,645.48 = 675.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,430.56x = 3,645.48 × 675.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,430.56x = 2,463,396.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,463,396.66/2,430.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.51

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