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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,430.58, 3,643.70 and 891.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,430.58, 3,643.70 and 891.22 is: 1,336.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,430.58 : 3,643.70 = 891.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,430.58/3,643.70 = 891.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,430.58x = 3,643.70 × 891.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,430.58x = 3,247,338.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,247,338.31/2,430.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,336.03

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