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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,430.74, 3,354.30 and 1,368.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,430.74, 3,354.30 and 1,368.68 is: 1,888.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,430.74 : 3,354.30 = 1,368.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,430.74/3,354.30 = 1,368.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,430.74x = 3,354.30 × 1,368.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,430.74x = 4,590,963.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,590,963.32/2,430.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,888.71

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