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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,430.58, 3,645.57 and 675.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,430.58, 3,645.57 and 675.72 is: 1,013.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,430.58 : 3,645.57 = 675.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,430.58/3,645.57 = 675.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,430.58x = 3,645.57 × 675.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,430.58x = 2,463,384.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,463,384.56/2,430.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.50

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