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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,430.80, 3,646.20 and 1,043.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,430.80, 3,646.20 and 1,043.90 is: 1,565.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,430.80 : 3,646.20 = 1,043.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,430.80/3,646.20 = 1,043.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,430.80x = 3,646.20 × 1,043.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,430.80x = 3,806,268.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,806,268.18/2,430.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,565.85

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