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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,430.76, 3,354.46 and 1,382.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,430.76, 3,354.46 and 1,382.88 is: 1,908.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,430.76 : 3,354.46 = 1,382.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,430.76/3,354.46 = 1,382.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,430.76x = 3,354.46 × 1,382.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,430.76x = 4,638,815.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,638,815.64/2,430.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,908.38

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