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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,430.62, 3,646.29 and 891.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,430.62, 3,646.29 and 891.50 is: 1,337.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,430.62 : 3,646.29 = 891.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,430.62/3,646.29 = 891.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,430.62x = 3,646.29 × 891.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,430.62x = 3,250,667.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,250,667.54/2,430.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,337.38

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