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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,430.64, 3,643.68 and 891.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,430.64, 3,643.68 and 891.28 is: 1,336.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,430.64 : 3,643.68 = 891.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,430.64/3,643.68 = 891.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,430.64x = 3,643.68 × 891.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,430.64x = 3,247,539.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,247,539.11/2,430.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,336.08

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