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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,430.56, 3,646.24 and 969.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,430.56, 3,646.24 and 969.68 is: 1,454.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,430.56 : 3,646.24 = 969.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,430.56/3,646.24 = 969.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,430.56x = 3,646.24 × 969.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,430.56x = 3,535,686.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,535,686.00/2,430.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,454.68

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