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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,430.84, 3,645.72 and 787.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,430.84, 3,645.72 and 787.08 is: 1,180.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,430.84 : 3,645.72 = 787.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,430.84/3,645.72 = 787.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,430.84x = 3,645.72 × 787.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,430.84x = 2,869,473.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,869,473.30/2,430.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180.45

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