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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,430.81, 3,645.45 and 787.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,430.81, 3,645.45 and 787.01 is: 1,180.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,430.81 : 3,645.45 = 787.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,430.81/3,645.45 = 787.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,430.81x = 3,645.45 × 787.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,430.81x = 2,869,001.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,869,001.67/2,430.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180.27

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