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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,430.76, 3,355.68 and 1,547.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,430.76, 3,355.68 and 1,547.76 is: 2,136.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,430.76 : 3,355.68 = 1,547.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,430.76/3,355.68 = 1,547.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,430.76x = 3,355.68 × 1,547.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,430.76x = 5,193,778.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,193,778.08/2,430.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,136.69

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