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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,430.80, 3,653.40 and 2,387.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,430.80, 3,653.40 and 2,387.60 is: 3,588.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,430.80 : 3,653.40 = 2,387.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,430.80/3,653.40 = 2,387.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,430.80x = 3,653.40 × 2,387.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,430.80x = 8,722,857.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,722,857.84/2,430.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,588.47

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