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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,430.57, 3,644.94 and 1,131.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,430.57, 3,644.94 and 1,131.13 is: 1,696.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,430.57 : 3,644.94 = 1,131.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,430.57/3,644.94 = 1,131.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,430.57x = 3,644.94 × 1,131.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,430.57x = 4,122,882.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,122,882.76/2,430.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,696.26

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