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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,430.75, 3,646.40 and 891.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,430.75, 3,646.40 and 891.75 is: 1,337.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,430.75 : 3,646.40 = 891.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,430.75/3,646.40 = 891.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,430.75x = 3,646.40 × 891.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,430.75x = 3,251,677.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,251,677.20/2,430.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,337.73

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