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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,430.75, 3,354.30 and 1,368.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,430.75, 3,354.30 and 1,368.69 is: 1,888.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,430.75 : 3,354.30 = 1,368.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,430.75/3,354.30 = 1,368.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,430.75x = 3,354.30 × 1,368.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,430.75x = 4,590,996.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,590,996.87/2,430.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,888.72

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