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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,430.81, 3,646.25 and 764.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,430.81, 3,646.25 and 764.88 is: 1,147.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,430.81 : 3,646.25 = 764.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,430.81/3,646.25 = 764.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,430.81x = 3,646.25 × 764.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,430.81x = 2,788,939.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,788,939.88/2,430.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,147.33

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